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Kapeller Family History

Kapeller 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: Keller, Capelle, Peller, Kapler, Speller, Kappler, Kaller, Kaelber

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Where is the Kapeller family from?

You can see how Kapeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapeller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kapeller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kapeller families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapeller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kapeller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapeller 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 Kapeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapeller. 34% of Kapeller men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    17%

What Kapeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Kapeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapeller 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Kapeller. 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 383 military records available for the last name Kapeller. For the veterans among your Kapeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapeller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kapeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kapeller in 1963 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapeller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapeller 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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