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Kapphahn Family History

Kapphahn 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: Kaplan, Kapitan, Kamphaus, Kampmann, Pappan, Kappas, Kappen, Kathan

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Where is the Kapphahn family from?

You can see how Kapphahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapphahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapphahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kapphahn families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapphahn's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kapphahn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapphahn 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 Kapphahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapphahn. 25% of Kapphahn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kapphahn women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Kapphahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Kapphahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapphahn 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kapphahn. 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 143 military records available for the last name Kapphahn. For the veterans among your Kapphahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapphahn lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kapphahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kapphahn in 1953 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapphahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapphahn 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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