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Kap Family History

Kap Name 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: Kan, Kay, Cap, Karp, Kamp, Kai, Kam, Kau, Kapp, Yap

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Where is the Kap family from?

You can see how Kap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kap family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kap families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Kap families living in Berkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kap's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Kap families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kap 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 Kap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kap. 62% of Kap men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kap women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kap were Farm Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
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What Kap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kap 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Kap. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kap. For the veterans among your Kap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kap lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kap in 1964 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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