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Kaeppe Family History

Kaeppe 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: Kleppe, Koeppe, Klepper, Happe, Kappel, Kapp, Klepp, Kampe, Koeppel

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Where is the Kaeppe family from?

You can see how Kaeppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaeppe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaeppe family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kaeppe's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Kaeppe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaeppe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Kaeppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaeppe 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kaeppe. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kaeppe. For the veterans among your Kaeppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaeppe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Kaeppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kaeppe in 1970 was 85, and 68 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaeppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaeppe 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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