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Kaepplinger Family History

Kaepplinger 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: Kleppinger, Keplinger, Ripplinger, Koppinger, Caplinger, Eppinger

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Where is the Kaepplinger family from?

You can see how Kaepplinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaepplinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaepplinger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kaepplinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaepplinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaepplinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaepplinger 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 Kaepplinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Steam Fitter
    100%

What Kaepplinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Kaepplinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaepplinger 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kaepplinger. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kaepplinger. For the veterans among your Kaepplinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaepplinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kaepplinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kaepplinger in 1965 was 88, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaepplinger 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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