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Kaples Family History

Kaples 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: Kapler, Kales, Naples, Kaple, Caples, Waples, Kappes, Maples, Sales

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Where is the Kaples family from?

You can see how Kaples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaples family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaples families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kaples families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kaples's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaples families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaples surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaples ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaples. 100% of Kaples 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Kaples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaples 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kaples. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Kaples. For the veterans among your Kaples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaples lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Kaples life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kaples in 1963 was 36, and 66 in 1994.

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