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Kapner Family History

Kapner Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): perhaps an occupational name from Yiddish kape ‘bedspread’ + the agent suffix -ner.

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


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Where is the Kapner family from?

You can see how Kapner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kapner family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kapner families in 1911.
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What did your Kapner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapner. 34% of Kapner men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Kapner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kapner were Manager and Cashier.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Baker
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Cashier
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kapner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapner 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Kapner. 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 221 military records available for the last name Kapner. For the veterans among your Kapner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kapner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kapner in 1956 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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