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Kapalla Family History

Kapalla 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, Palla, Capella, Spalla, Kapadia, Papalia, Kapolka, Kapela

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Where is the Kapalla family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapalla. 100% of Kapalla women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kapalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Kapalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapalla 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kapalla. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kapalla. For the veterans among your Kapalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapalla lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Kapalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kapalla in 1972 was 63, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapalla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapalla 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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