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Kaupke Family History

Kaupke 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: Krupke, Kapke, Kaake, Krupka, Kaske, Kauk, Kampe, Kauppi, Kupka

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Where is the Kaupke family from?

You can see how Kaupke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaupke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaupke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kaupke families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaupke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kaupke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaupke 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 Kaupke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaupke. 34% of Kaupke men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Kaupke women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kaupke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Kaupke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaupke 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kaupke. 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 56 military records available for the last name Kaupke. For the veterans among your Kaupke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaupke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Kaupke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kaupke in 1953 was 40, and 60 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaupke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaupke 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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