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Kapa Family History

Kapa 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: Kaba, Papa, Apa, Kara, Kaya, Kapp, Rapa, Kala, Lapa, Kopa

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Where is the Kapa family from?

You can see how Kapa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kapa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kapa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kapa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapa 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 Kapa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapa. 20% of Kapa men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Kapa women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kapa were Manager and Stenographer.

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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

  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Kapa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kapa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapa 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Kapa. 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 149 military records available for the last name Kapa. For the veterans among your Kapa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kapa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kapa in 1965 was 82, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapa 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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