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Kapec Family History

Kapec 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: Kopec, Kupec, Kaper, Kapel, Kader, Kampen, Capel, Kage, Cape, Kabel

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Where is the Kapec family from?

You can see how Kapec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kapec families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Kapec families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Kapec's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Kapec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapec 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 Kapec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapec. 56% of Kapec men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kapec women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    56%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Kapec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Kapec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapec 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Kapec. 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 66 military records available for the last name Kapec. For the veterans among your Kapec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapec lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kapec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kapec in 1966 was 79, and 37 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapec 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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