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Kaper Family History

Kaper Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: occupational name from kaper ‘pirate or privateer’.

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


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Where is the Kaper family from?

You can see how Kaper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kaper families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kaper's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kaper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaper. 31% of Kaper men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Kaper women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaper were Salesman and Assembler.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Assembler
    12%

What Kaper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kaper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaper 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Kaper. 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 396 military records available for the last name Kaper. For the veterans among your Kaper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kaper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kaper in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaper 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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