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Kauppi Family History

Kauppi Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from Kauppi, a short form of the Old Norse personal name Jakaupr, an equivalent of Jacob.

Established as a hereditary surname in southern and western Finland since the 19th century.

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


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Where is the Kauppi family from?

You can see how Kauppi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauppi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kauppi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Kauppi families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kauppi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kauppi families in 1911.
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What did your Kauppi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kauppi. 27% of Kauppi men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Kauppi women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kauppi were Fisherman and 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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Fisherman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

What Kauppi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kauppi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauppi 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 872 immigration records available for the last name Kauppi. 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 335 military records available for the last name Kauppi. For the veterans among your Kauppi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauppi lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kauppi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kauppi in 1946 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauppi 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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