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Kapenga Family History

Kapenga 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: Kapela, Hayenga, Kang, Kampen, Penna, Kalina, Kanda, Kamen, Kangas

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Where is the Kapenga family from?

You can see how Kapenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapenga family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kapenga families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapenga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kapenga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapenga 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 Kapenga ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Labor
    20%

What Kapenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Kapenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapenga 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kapenga. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kapenga. For the veterans among your Kapenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapenga lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kapenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kapenga in 1964 was 48, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapenga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapenga 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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