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Kaphan Family History

Kaphan 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: Kaplan, Kathan, Kahan, Kalman, Kazan, Karman, Gahan, Kapitan, Kaplon

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Where is the Kaphan family from?

You can see how Kaphan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaphan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaphan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kaphan families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaphan's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kaphan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaphan 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 Kaphan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kaphan. 100% of Kaphan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaphan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaphan 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Kaphan. 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 118 military records available for the last name Kaphan. For the veterans among your Kaphan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaphan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kaphan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kaphan in 1965 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaphan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaphan 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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