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Kappeler Family History

Kappeler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kappler.

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


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Where is the Kappeler family from?

You can see how Kappeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappeler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kappeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kappeler families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kappeler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kappeler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kappeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kappeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kappeler. 31% of Kappeler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kappeler women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kappeler were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kappeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Kappeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappeler 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Kappeler. 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 445 military records available for the last name Kappeler. For the veterans among your Kappeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappeler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kappeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kappeler in 1952 was 53, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kappeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kappeler 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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