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Kapell Family History

Kapell 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: Capell, Kapela, Kapel, Capel, Capelle, Kabel, Kappel, Kamel, Knell

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Where is the Kapell family from?

You can see how Kapell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kapell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kapell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kapell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapell 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 Kapell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Kapell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kapell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapell 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Kapell. 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 467 military records available for the last name Kapell. For the veterans among your Kapell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Kapell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kapell in 1953 was 31, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapell 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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