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Kapelle Family History

Kapelle 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: Capelle, Lavelle, Pelle, Capella, Koelle, Capell, Lacelle, Chapelle

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Where is the Kapelle family from?

You can see how Kapelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kapelle families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapelle's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Kapelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapelle 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 Kapelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapelle. 100% of Kapelle 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
    100%

What Kapelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Kapelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapelle 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kapelle. 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 107 military records available for the last name Kapelle. For the veterans among your Kapelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapelle lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Kapelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kapelle in 1947 was 47, and 25 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapelle 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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