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Kaupman Family History

Kaupman 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: Kaufman, Karpman, Kampman, Kalman, Kaplan, Karman, Kurman, Kallman

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Where is the Kaupman family from?

You can see how Kaupman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaupman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaupman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kaupman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kaupman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kaupman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaupman 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 Kaupman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaupman. 16% of Kaupman men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Kaupman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaupman were Painter and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Kaupman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaupman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaupman 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Kaupman. 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 102 military records available for the last name Kaupman. For the veterans among your Kaupman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaupman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Kaupman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kaupman in 1967 was 74, and 94 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaupman 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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