Kappler Family History

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Kappler Name Meaning

occupational name for a clergyman bound to a chapel and living in its vicinity (i.e. a chaplain or a chaplain’s assistant), from Latin capellarius. habitational name for someone from a place named Kappel or topographic name for someone who lived by a chapel, Middle High German kappel(le) (see Kappel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kappel, Kapper, Knapper, Kandler, Kopper, Wappler, Poppler, Kaller

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Kappler Family Origin

Where is the Kappler family from?

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You can see how Kappler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kappler families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Kappler families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kappler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kappler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kappler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kappler Family Occupations

What did your Kappler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Accountant and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Kappler. 13% of Kappler men worked as an Accountant

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Accountant
    13%
  • Butcher
    13%
  • Erude Rub Bp
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • At Home
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Kappler Historical Records

What Kappler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kappler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kappler. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Kappler. For the veterans among your Kappler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kappler Life Expectancy

What is the average Kappler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kappler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kappler in 1956 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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