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Kapplan Family History

Kapplan 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, Kaplon, Kappler, Kalan, Pappan, Kappas, Kappen

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Where is the Kapplan family from?

You can see how Kapplan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapplan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kapplan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kapplan families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kapplan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kapplan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapplan 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 Kapplan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kapplan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Kapplan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapplan 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kapplan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kapplan. For the veterans among your Kapplan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapplan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kapplan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kapplan in 1963 was 66, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapplan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapplan 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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