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Kapteina Family History

Kapteina 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: Kasten, Kalina, Captain, Kappen, Catena, Kapadia, Mattina, Materna

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Where is the Kapteina family from?

You can see how Kapteina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapteina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kapteina families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kapteina's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kapteina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapteina 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 Kapteina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and General Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapteina. 100% of Kapteina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kapteina women worked as a General Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Clerk
    100%

What Kapteina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Kapteina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapteina 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Kapteina. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kapteina. For the veterans among your Kapteina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapteina lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Kapteina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kapteina in 1961 was 52, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapteina 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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