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Kapelec Family History

Kapelec 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: Kapler, Kappler, Kawalec, Kapela, Kapel, Kaple, Kadlec, Kapple

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Where is the Kapelec family from?

You can see how Kapelec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapelec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapelec family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapelec's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kapelec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapelec 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 1 census records available for the last name Kapelec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapelec 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kapelec. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kapelec. For the veterans among your Kapelec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapelec lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1981, in the United States, Kapelec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kapelec in 1965 was 81, and 80 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapelec 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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