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Kapley Family History

Kapley 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: Kapler, Rapley, Apley, Tapley, Capley, Kaley, Kahley, Kaple, Kepley

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Where is the Kapley family from?

You can see how Kapley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kapley families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapley's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kapley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapley 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 217 census records available for the last name Kapley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kapley. 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 Kapley. For the veterans among your Kapley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Kapley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kapley in 1972 was 75, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapley 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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