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Kaplain Family History

Kaplain 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, Kaplin, Karlin, Kaplon, Captain, Kalan, Caplin, Kalin, Koplin

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Where is the Kaplain family from?

You can see how Kaplain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaplain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kaplain families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kaplain's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaplain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaplain 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 Kaplain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaplain. 100% of Kaplain women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kaplain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Kaplain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaplain 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Kaplain. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kaplain. For the veterans among your Kaplain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaplain lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Kaplain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kaplain in 1964 was 80, and 79 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaplain 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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