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Kaplin Family History

Kaplin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kaplan.

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


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Where is the Kaplin family from?

You can see how Kaplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaplin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaplin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kaplin families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kaplin's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Kaplin families in 1891.
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What did your Kaplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kaplin. 100% of Kaplin men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 74% of Kaplin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Millinery Trimmer
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%

What Kaplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kaplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaplin 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Kaplin. 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 420 military records available for the last name Kaplin. For the veterans among your Kaplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaplin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kaplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kaplin in 1962 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaplin 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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