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Kapanka Family History

Kapanka 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: Kapadia, Kataoka, Zapatka, Kapolka, Papania, Kapala, Kahana, Kaplan

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Where is the Kapanka family from?

You can see how Kapanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapanka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kapanka families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kapanka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kapanka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapanka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Kapanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapanka 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Kapanka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Kapanka. For the veterans among your Kapanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapanka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kapanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kapanka in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapanka 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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