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Kapala Family History

Kapala Surname Meaning

Polish (also Kapała): nickname from a derivative of kapać ‘to drip’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kapala family from?

You can see how Kapala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Kapala families living in Hawaii. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kapala's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Kapala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapala 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 Kapala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapala. 28% of Kapala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kapala women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kapala were Farmer and Family Worker.

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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
    28%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Family Worker
    50%

What Kapala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Kapala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapala 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Kapala. 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 258 military records available for the last name Kapala. For the veterans among your Kapala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapala lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kapala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kapala in 1956 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapala 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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