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Kapps Family History

Kapps Name Meaning

German: genitivized form of Kapp . This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Capps .

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


Similar surnames: Apps, Kapp, Kappas, Kaps, Kappus, Capps, Rapps, Kamps, Kipps, Kappes

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Where is the Kapps family from?

You can see how Kapps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapps family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kapps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kapps families living in Middlesex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kapps's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kapps families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kapps ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kapps. 100% of Kapps women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kapps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapps 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Kapps. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 349 military records available for the last name Kapps. For the veterans among your Kapps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapps lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kapps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kapps in 1962 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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