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Kapraun Family History

Kapraun 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: Kapaun, Kaplan, Kapral, Karan, Kaplun, Karau, Karlin, Kalman, Kamrath

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Where is the Kapraun family from?

You can see how Kapraun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapraun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kapraun families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kapraun's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kapraun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapraun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kapraun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapraun. 46% of Kapraun men worked as an Operator and 100% of Kapraun women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Operator
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Kapraun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Kapraun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapraun 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kapraun. 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 92 military records available for the last name Kapraun. For the veterans among your Kapraun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapraun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kapraun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kapraun in 1963 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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