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Kapes Family History

Kapes 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: Papes, Kaps, Kares, Kaper, Kates, Mapes, Kales, Kapel, Kayes, Capes

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Where is the Kapes family from?

You can see how Kapes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kapes family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kapes's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Kapes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapes 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 Kapes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapes. 67% of Kapes men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kapes women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kapes were Machine Operator and Stenographer.

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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
    67%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Kapes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Kapes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapes 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Kapes. 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 162 military records available for the last name Kapes. For the veterans among your Kapes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Kapes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kapes in 1958 was 70, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapes 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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