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Kappe Family History

Kappe 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: Happe, Kappel, Kapp, Kampe, Kapper, Kappen, Rappe, Tappe, Karpe

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Where is the Kappe family from?

You can see how Kappe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kappe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kappe families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kappe's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kappe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kappe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kappe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kappe. 27% of Kappe men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kappe women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kappe were Grinder 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Grinder
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kappe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappe 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Kappe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kappe. For the veterans among your Kappe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappe lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Kappe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kappe in 1948 was 32, and 70 in 2003.

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