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Kaupanger Family History

Kaupanger 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: Boulanger, Auringer, Koppinger, Kapner, Supinger, Lauinger, Kadinger

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Where is the Kaupanger family from?

You can see how Kaupanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaupanger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaupanger family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kaupanger's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Kaupanger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaupanger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaupanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaupanger. 50% of Kaupanger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kaupanger women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Kaupanger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Kaupanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaupanger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kaupanger. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kaupanger. For the veterans among your Kaupanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaupanger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kaupanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kaupanger in 1965 was 92, and 76 in 2002.

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