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Early Origins of the Kaplin family

The surname Kaplin was first found in Switzerland, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. The name became prominent as many branches of the family founded separate houses and acquired estates in various regions, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Kaplin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kaplin research. Another 52 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1902 is included under the topic Early Kaplin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kaplin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kappelan, Cappelan, Kaplan, Kappeln, Cappeln, Kappelen, Kapellen and many more.

Early Notables of the Kaplin family

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United States Kaplin migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kaplin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • George Kaplin, who arrived in Mississippi in 1876 1

Arrow Air Flight 1285
  • Mr. Robert S Kaplin (1961-1985), American Specialist 4th Class from Gig Harbour, Washington, USA who died in the Arrow Air Flight 1285 crash 2


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. American War Memorials - Flight 1285. (Retrieved 2016, August 24) . Retrieved from http://www.uswarmemorials.org/html/monument_details.php?SiteID=317&MemID=550


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