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Kaput Family History

Kaput 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: Kaut, Kapur, Kant, Kaur, Haut, Kaul, Kabat, Kau, Kapp, Kauk

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Where is the Kaput family from?

You can see how Kaput families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaput family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kaput families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kaput's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaput families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaput 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 Kaput ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helping In House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaput. 40% of Kaput men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kaput women worked as a Helping In House.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helping In House
    100%

What Kaput family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Kaput. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaput 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 Kaput. 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 122 military records available for the last name Kaput. For the veterans among your Kaput ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaput lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kaput life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kaput in 1945 was 25, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaput 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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