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Kapple Family History

Kapple Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kappel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kapple family from?

You can see how Kapple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapple family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kapple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Kapple families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapple's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kapple families in 1891.
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What did your Kapple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapple. 28% of Kapple men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Kapple women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kapple were Machinist and Practical Nurse.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Practical Nurse
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kapple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapple 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Kapple. 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 266 military records available for the last name Kapple. For the veterans among your Kapple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapple lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kapple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Kapple in 1960 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapple

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapple 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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