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Kappelman Family History

Kappelman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kappelmann: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Kappel Cappel or Kappeln (see Kappel).

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


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Where is the Kappelman family from?

You can see how Kappelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kappelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Kappelman families living in Missouri. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kappelman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kappelman families in 1880.
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What did your Kappelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kappelman. 43% of Kappelman men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Kappelman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kappelman were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    27%
  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    14%

What Kappelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kappelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappelman 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Kappelman. 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 359 military records available for the last name Kappelman. For the veterans among your Kappelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappelman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kappelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kappelman in 1945 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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