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Kapkin Family History

Kapkin 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: Kaplin, Rapkin, Karlin, Kaplan, Hankin, Haskin, Makin, Kaplon, Lakin

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Where is the Kapkin family from?

You can see how Kapkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapkin family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kapkin's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Kapkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kapkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Junk Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapkin. 100% of Kapkin men worked as a Junk Man.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Junk Man
    100%

What Kapkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Kapkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapkin 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 Kapkin. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kapkin. For the veterans among your Kapkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kapkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kapkin in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapkin 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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