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Kaperka Family History

Kaperka 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, Kapolka, Kapela, Kadera, Kader, Kiper, Kapler, Kaneko

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Where is the Kaperka family from?

You can see how Kaperka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaperka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaperka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaperka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaperka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaperka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kaperka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Kaperka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaperka 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kaperka. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kaperka. For the veterans among your Kaperka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaperka lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1998, in the United States, Kaperka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kaperka in 1950 was 39, and 83 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaperka 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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