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Kaplam Family History

Kaplam 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, Kapla, Kallam, Alam, Hallam, Kapler, Kaplon, Kallay, Kapral

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Where is the Kaplam family from?

You can see how Kaplam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaplam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kaplam families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kaplam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaplam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaplam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Kaplam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaplam 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Kaplam. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kaplam. For the veterans among your Kaplam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaplam lifespan?

Average Kaplam life expectancy in 1948 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 45.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaplam 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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