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Kapek Family History

Kapek 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: Capek, Kaper, Knapek, Kapel, Kader, Kampen, Capel, Kage, Cape, Kabel

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Where is the Kapek family from?

You can see how Kapek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kapek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kapek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapek 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 144 census records available for the last name Kapek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapek 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kapek. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kapek. For the veterans among your Kapek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kapek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kapek in 1971 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapek 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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