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Kaap Family History

Kaap 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: Karp, Kamp, Kapp, Kaas, Raap, Kalp, Paap, Kaup, Kang, Kaba

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Where is the Kaap family from?

You can see how Kaap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaap family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaap families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kaap family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaap's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kaap families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaap 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 Kaap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaap. 43% of Kaap men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Kaap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Kaap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaap 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Kaap. 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 116 military records available for the last name Kaap. For the veterans among your Kaap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaap lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Kaap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kaap in 1946 was 26, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaap 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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