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Kapelsky Family History

Kapelsky 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: Kanevsky, Kopetsky, Kamensky, Kasperski, Kelsey, Zaretsky, Zapolski

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Where is the Kapelsky family from?

You can see how Kapelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kapelsky families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kapelsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kapelsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapelsky 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 39 census records available for the last name Kapelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapelsky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kapelsky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kapelsky. For the veterans among your Kapelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapelsky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Kapelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kapelsky in 1974 was 82, and 92 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapelsky 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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