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Kapas Family History

Kapas 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: Karas, Papas, Kopas, Kaas, Kappas, Kalas, Kaps, Kanas, Kaba, Papa

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Where is the Kapas family from?

You can see how Kapas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kapas families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kapas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kapas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapas 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 Kapas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapas. 60% of Kapas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kapas women worked as a Wrapper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kapas were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Help
    14%
  • Bartender
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Kapas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Kapas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapas 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Kapas. 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 99 military records available for the last name Kapas. For the veterans among your Kapas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Kapas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kapas in 1957 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapas 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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