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Kapman Family History

Kapman 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: Kalman, Kaplan, Karman, Kamman, Kopman, Karpman, Kaman, Kasman

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Where is the Kapman family from?

You can see how Kapman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kapman families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kapman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kapman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapman 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 157 census records available for the last name Kapman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapman 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Kapman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kapman. For the veterans among your Kapman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapman lifespan?

Average Kapman life expectancy in 1976 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapman 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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