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Kapphan Family History

Kapphan 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: Kaplan, Kapitan, Pappan, Kappas, Kappen, Kathan, Kahan, Karpman

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Where is the Kapphan family from?

You can see how Kapphan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapphan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapphan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kapphan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kapphan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kapphan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapphan 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 232 census records available for the last name Kapphan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapphan 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kapphan. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kapphan. For the veterans among your Kapphan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapphan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Kapphan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kapphan in 1952 was 60, and 41 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapphan 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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