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Kapeliela Family History

Kapeliela 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: Capella, Kapela, Capelle, Kalista, Kappel, Kapler, Kalina, Vanella

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Where is the Kapeliela family from?

You can see how Kapeliela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapeliela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kapeliela families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapeliela's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kapeliela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapeliela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kapeliela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Kapeliela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapeliela 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kapeliela. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kapeliela. For the veterans among your Kapeliela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapeliela lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kapeliela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kapeliela in 1967 was 79, and 47 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapeliela 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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