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Kapheim Family History

Kapheim 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: Manheim, Opheim, Kvalheim, Hashim, Kappel, Kapler, Kachel, Heim, Keim

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Where is the Kapheim family from?

You can see how Kapheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapheim family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kapheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kapheim family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapheim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kapheim families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapheim 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 Kapheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapheim. 100% of Kapheim men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Kapheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Kapheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapheim 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Kapheim. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kapheim. For the veterans among your Kapheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapheim lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kapheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kapheim in 1962 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapheim 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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