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Kapf Family History

Kapf 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: Kopf, Kapp, Karpf, Kampf, Krapf, Kaps, Zapf, Kang, Kaba, Kopp

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Where is the Kapf family from?

You can see how Kapf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kapf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kapf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kapf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapf 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 Kapf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapf. 50% of Kapf 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Kapf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Kapf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapf 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Kapf. 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 164 military records available for the last name Kapf. For the veterans among your Kapf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapf lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Kapf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kapf in 1978 was 75, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapf 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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