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Kappkowitz Family History

Kappkowitz 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: Kaplowitz, Rakowitz, Kantrowitz, Koplowitz, Falkowitz, Lipkowitz

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Where is the Kappkowitz family from?

You can see how Kappkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kappkowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kappkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kappkowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Kappkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappkowitz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kappkowitz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kappkowitz. For the veterans among your Kappkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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