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Kapaun Family History

Kapaun Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Kapaun ‘capon castrated cock’ (see Capon) from Middle Low and High German kaphan kappūn.

Later used to denote a well-nourished person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kapaun family from?

You can see how Kapaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapaun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapaun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kapaun families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kapaun's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kapaun families in 1880.
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What did your Kapaun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapaun. 40% of Kapaun men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kapaun women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kapaun were Helper and Domestic.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    60%
  • Domestic
    40%

What Kapaun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 998 census records available for the last name Kapaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapaun 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Kapaun. 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 297 military records available for the last name Kapaun. For the veterans among your Kapaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapaun lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kapaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kapaun in 1958 was 39, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapaun 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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