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Kapers Family History

Kapers 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: Kappers, Capers, Kaper, Kader, Kiper, Kapler, Kacer, Kuper, Koper

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Where is the Kapers family from?

You can see how Kapers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kapers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kapers family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapers's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kapers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Kapers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapers 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kapers. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kapers. For the veterans among your Kapers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Kapers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kapers in 1961 was 62, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapers 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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