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Kaep Family History

Kaep Surname 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: Karp, Kamp, Kapp, Keep, Kalp, Koep, Kaup, Kang, Kiel, Kaba

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Where is the Kaep family from?

You can see how Kaep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaep family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kaep families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaep's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaep families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Kaep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaep 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kaep. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kaep. For the veterans among your Kaep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaep lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Kaep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kaep in 1980 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaep ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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