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Kappesser Family History

Kappesser 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: Kappeler, Kappler, Presser, Kappers, Kasser, Kapper, Kaeser, Kresser

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Where is the Kappesser family from?

You can see how Kappesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappesser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kappesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kappesser families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kappesser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kappesser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kappesser 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 Kappesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kappesser. 34% of Kappesser men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Kappesser women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Bartender
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kappesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Kappesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappesser 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kappesser. 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 416 military records available for the last name Kappesser. For the veterans among your Kappesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappesser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kappesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kappesser in 1964 was 91, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kappesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kappesser 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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