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Kaphingst Family History

Kaphingst 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: Kapinos, Gathings, Hingst, Hastings, Kanning, Angst, Killings, Krings

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Where is the Kaphingst family from?

You can see how Kaphingst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaphingst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaphingst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Kaphingst families living in Wisconsin. This was about 96% of all the recorded Kaphingst's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kaphingst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaphingst 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 Kaphingst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaphingst. 56% of Kaphingst men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kaphingst women worked as a Maid.

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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
    56%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kaphingst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Kaphingst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaphingst 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kaphingst. 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 94 military records available for the last name Kaphingst. For the veterans among your Kaphingst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaphingst lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kaphingst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kaphingst in 1957 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaphingst 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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