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Kappis Family History

Kappis 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: Kappas, Kappus, Kappes, Kappel, Apps, Kairis, Kapp, Kappers, Kalis

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Where is the Kappis family from?

You can see how Kappis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kappis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kappis families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kappis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kappis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kappis 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 Kappis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Handyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kappis. 100% of Kappis men worked as a Handyman.

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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

  • Handyman
    100%

What Kappis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Kappis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappis 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kappis. 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 54 military records available for the last name Kappis. For the veterans among your Kappis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kappis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kappis in 1966 was 71, and 91 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kappis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kappis 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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