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Kaplaw Family History

Kaplaw 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, Kaplow, Kapler, Kaplon, Kallay, Kapral, Kalan, Kala

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Where is the Kaplaw family from?

You can see how Kaplaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaplaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kaplaw families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaplaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaplaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaplaw 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 Kaplaw ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Kaplaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Kaplaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaplaw 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kaplaw. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kaplaw. For the veterans among your Kaplaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaplaw lifespan?

Average Kaplaw life expectancy in 2002 was 101 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaplaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaplaw 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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