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Kapitzky Family History

Kapitzky 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: Kopitzke, Skalitzky, Kapitan, Kanitz, Savitsky, Apitz, Kaminsky

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Where is the Kapitzky family from?

You can see how Kapitzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapitzky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kapitzky families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapitzky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kapitzky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapitzky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kapitzky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Kapitzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapitzky 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kapitzky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kapitzky. For the veterans among your Kapitzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapitzky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kapitzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kapitzky in 1967 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapitzky 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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