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Kappenberg Family History

Kappenberg 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: Kallenberg, Katzenberg, Kaldenberg, Knippenberg, Kannenberg

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Where is the Kappenberg family from?

You can see how Kappenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kappenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kappenberg family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kappenberg's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Kappenberg families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Kappenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappenberg 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Kappenberg. 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 161 military records available for the last name Kappenberg. For the veterans among your Kappenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kappenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kappenberg in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kappenberg 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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