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Kapella Family History

Kapella 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, Vanella, Pella, Patella, Abella, Parella

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Where is the Kapella family from?

You can see how Kapella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kapella families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapella's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kapella families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapella 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 Kapella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapella. 50% of Kapella men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%

What Kapella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Kapella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapella 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Kapella. 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 189 military records available for the last name Kapella. For the veterans among your Kapella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapella lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kapella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kapella in 1955 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapella 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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