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Kappmeier Family History

Kappmeier 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: Kampmeier, Kappeler, Kappler, Kammeyer, Kapper, Kammerer, Kallmeyer

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Where is the Kappmeier family from?

You can see how Kappmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappmeier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kappmeier families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kappmeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kappmeier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Kappmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappmeier 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 Kappmeier. 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 64 military records available for the last name Kappmeier. For the veterans among your Kappmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappmeier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kappmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kappmeier in 1966 was 58, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kappmeier 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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