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Kapron Family History

Kapron 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: Kaplon, Capron, Karon, Baron, Kaplan, Caron, Kapoor, Kron, Varon

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Where is the Kapron family from?

You can see how Kapron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapron family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kapron families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kapron's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kapron families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapron 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 Kapron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapron. 43% of Kapron men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kapron women worked as a Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • Assembler
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kapron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Kapron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapron 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Kapron. 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 69 military records available for the last name Kapron. For the veterans among your Kapron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapron lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kapron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kapron in 1959 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapron 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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