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Kappenman Family History

Kappenman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kappenmann: probably a nickname for someone who wore a hood or a coat with a hood from Middle Low German kappe ‘long outer garment overcoat robe’ (typically one made of high quality material) (see Kapp ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kappelman, Appelman, Kupferman, Wagenman, Wipperman, Pleiman, Kathman

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Where is the Kappenman family from?

You can see how Kappenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappenman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kappenman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Kappenman families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kappenman's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Kappenman families in 1880.
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What did your Kappenman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kappenman. 46% of Kappenman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kappenman women worked as a Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Farming
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Kappenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappenman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kappenman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Kappenman. For the veterans among your Kappenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappenman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kappenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kappenman in 1962 was 63, and 63 in 2004.

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