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Kapsner Name Meaning

German (Bavaria): possibly a habitational name for someone from Kaps in Bavaria. In the US this surname is found mainly in MN.

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


Similar surnames: Kapner, Kaiser, Kasser, Kepner, Raisner, Kaminer, Kashner, Hapner

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Where is the Kapsner family from?

You can see how Kapsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapsner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapsner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Kapsner families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapsner's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kapsner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapsner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kapsner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapsner. 57% of Kapsner 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
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What Kapsner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Kapsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapsner 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kapsner. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kapsner. For the veterans among your Kapsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapsner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kapsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kapsner in 1945 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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