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Kauper Family History

Kauper Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kuper, Kaufer, Lauper, Kauer, Kapper, Kamper, Kaper, Kasper, Karper

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Where is the Kauper family from?

You can see how Kauper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kauper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kauper family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kauper's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Kauper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kauper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kauper. 37% of Kauper men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kauper women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kauper were Salesman and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Kauper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kauper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauper census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 454 immigration records available for the last name Kauper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 855 military records available for the last name Kauper. For the veterans among your Kauper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauper lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kauper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kauper in 1960 was 54, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauper ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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