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Kapera Family History

Kapera 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: Kaper, Kopera, Kapela, Kadera, Kader, Kiper, Kapler, Kacer, Kuper

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Where is the Kapera family from?

You can see how Kapera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapera family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kapera's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kapera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapera 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 Kapera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapera. 100% of Kapera 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
    100%

What Kapera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Kapera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapera 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kapera. 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 101 military records available for the last name Kapera. For the veterans among your Kapera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kapera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kapera in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapera 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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