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Kapecz Family History

Kapecz 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: Kopec, Kapsch, Kupec, Kaper, Rapacz, Capece, Karcz, Kopacz, Kupetz

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Where is the Kapecz family from?

You can see how Kapecz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapecz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapecz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapecz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kapecz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapecz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kapecz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Kapecz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapecz 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kapecz. 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 48 military records available for the last name Kapecz. For the veterans among your Kapecz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapecz lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Kapecz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kapecz in 1978 was 77, and 76 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapecz 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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