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Kaptain Family History

Kaptain 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: Captain, Kaplan, Kapitan, Kastan, Kattan, Sartain, Kaplin, Kapaun

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Where is the Kaptain family from?

You can see how Kaptain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaptain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kaptain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kaptain families living in Illinois. This was about 13% of all the recorded Kaptain's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaptain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaptain 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 Kaptain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaptain. 34% of Kaptain 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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Huckster
    20%
  • Manager
    14%

What Kaptain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Kaptain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaptain 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kaptain. 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 148 military records available for the last name Kaptain. For the veterans among your Kaptain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaptain lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kaptain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kaptain in 1964 was 57, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaptain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaptain 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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