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 Kappelmeier family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kappelmeier Family History

Kappelmeier 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: Kampmeier, Kappeler, Katzenmeyer, Kappler, Kallmeyer, Angermeier

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kappelmeier family from?

You can see how Kappelmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappelmeier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kappelmeier family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kappelmeier's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kappelmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kappelmeier 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 Kappelmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Kappelmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappelmeier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kappelmeier

Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Kappelmeier. 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 Kappelmeier immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 383 military records available for the last name Kappelmeier. For the veterans among your Kappelmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kappelmeier military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kappelmeier family history

Discover More

What is the average Kappelmeier lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Kappelmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kappelmeier in 1971 was 83, and 23 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kappelmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kappelmeier 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 Kappelmeier family tree

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