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Kapelow Family History

Kapelow 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: Kaplow, Kaplon, Kanelos, Kapela, Kapel, Kaslow, Kaplan, Callow, Capel

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Where is the Kapelow family from?

You can see how Kapelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapelow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapelow family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapelow's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kapelow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapelow 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 59 census records available for the last name Kapelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapelow 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kapelow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kapelow. For the veterans among your Kapelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapelow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Kapelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kapelow in 1968 was 58, and 95 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapelow 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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