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Kapon Family History

Kapon 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: Kaplon, Capon, Karon, Katon, Baron, Kwon, Kan, Kaplan, Kampen, Kazan

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Where is the Kapon family from?

You can see how Kapon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kapon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kapon family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapon's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kapon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapon 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 Kapon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapon. 100% of Kapon men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Kapon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapon 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Kapon. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kapon. For the veterans among your Kapon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Kapon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kapon in 1966 was 72, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapon 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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