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Kapelson Family History

Kapelson 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: Kaplon, Kelson, Karlson, Abelson, Adelson, Samelson, Harelson

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Where is the Kapelson family from?

You can see how Kapelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapelson family living in Florida. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kapelson's in USA. Florida and 3 other states had the highest population of Kapelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapelson 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 Kapelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapelson. 67% of Kapelson men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Kapelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Kapelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapelson 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kapelson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kapelson. For the veterans among your Kapelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapelson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Kapelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kapelson in 1965 was 71, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapelson 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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