This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kaplus family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kaplus Family History

Kaplus 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: Kallus, Kappus, Kaplun, Kaplan, Kapler, Kaplon, Klus, Kalmus, Kalis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kaplus family from?

You can see how Kaplus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaplus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaplus family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaplus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kaplus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaplus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Kaplus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Kaplus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaplus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kaplus

Passenger Lists

There are 56 immigration records available for the last name Kaplus. 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.

View all Kaplus immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Kaplus. For the veterans among your Kaplus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kaplus military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kaplus family history

Discover More

What is the average Kaplus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Kaplus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kaplus in 1968 was 70, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaplus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaplus 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kaplus family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial