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Kappy Family History

Kappy 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: Kapp, Happy, Koppy, Tappy, Kopp, Kay, Karp, Kamp, Knapp, Happe

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Where is the Kappy family from?

You can see how Kappy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kappy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kappy families living in Nebraska. This was about 92% of all the recorded Kappy's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kappy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kappy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kappy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kappy. 100% of Kappy women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Kappy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappy 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kappy. 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 Kappy. For the veterans among your Kappy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kappy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kappy in 1966 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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