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Kapellen Family History

Kapellen 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: Capelle, Kallen, Kellen, Capellan, Allen, Keller, Kaplan, Ellen

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Where is the Kapellen family from?

You can see how Kapellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapellen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapellen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kapellen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapellen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kapellen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapellen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kapellen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapellen. 100% of Kapellen 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 100 census records available for the last name Kapellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapellen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kapellen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kapellen. For the veterans among your Kapellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapellen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kapellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kapellen in 1966 was 58, and 66 in 2003.

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