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Kapaka Family History

Kapaka 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: Kapala, Kaake, Kamara, Kagawa, Tanaka, Kafka, Kalka, Kawata, Zapata

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Where is the Kapaka family from?

You can see how Kapaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kapaka families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kapaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kapaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapaka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Kapaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapaka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kapaka. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kapaka. For the veterans among your Kapaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapaka lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Kapaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kapaka in 1983 was 98, and 77 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapaka 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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