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Kappes Family History

Kappes Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland): variant of Kappus. Compare Coppess.

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


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Where is the Kappes family from?

You can see how Kappes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kappes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Kappes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kappes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kappes families in 1911.
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What did your Kappes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kappes. 100% of Kappes men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kappes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kappes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kappes. For the veterans among your Kappes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappes lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kappes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kappes in 1944 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kappes 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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