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Kaeppler Family History

Kaeppler 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: Kappler, Keppler, Klepper, Kapler, Weppler, Kapper, Knepper, Wappler

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Where is the Kaeppler family from?

You can see how Kaeppler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaeppler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaeppler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kaeppler families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kaeppler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kaeppler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaeppler 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 Kaeppler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaeppler. 100% of Kaeppler men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Kaeppler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Kaeppler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaeppler 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Kaeppler. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kaeppler. For the veterans among your Kaeppler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaeppler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kaeppler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kaeppler in 1966 was 83, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaeppler 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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