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Kapelan Family History

Kapelan 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: Kaplan, Kapela, Kapitan, Kaplon, Kalan, Keelan, Kaseman, Kopelman

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Where is the Kapelan family from?

You can see how Kapelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapelan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapelan family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kapelan's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kapelan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Kapelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapelan 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kapelan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kapelan. For the veterans among your Kapelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapelan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1970, in the United States, Kapelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kapelan in 1965 was 63, and 84 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapelan 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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