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Kaple Family History

Kaple Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Göbel (see Goebel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kaple family from?

You can see how Kaple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaple family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaple families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kaple families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaple's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kaple families in 1891.
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What did your Kaple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sewing Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaple. 65% of Kaple men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kaple women worked as a Sewing Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaple were Clerk and Servant.

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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
    65%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Operator
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Servant
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaple 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 Kaple. 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 263 military records available for the last name Kaple. For the veterans among your Kaple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaple lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kaple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kaple in 1963 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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