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Kapernick Family History

Kapernick 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: Kopernik, Pernick, Bernick, Karnik, Chernick, Wernick, Kornick

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Where is the Kapernick family from?

You can see how Kapernick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapernick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapernick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kapernick families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kapernick's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kapernick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapernick 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Kapernick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapernick 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Kapernick. 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 84 military records available for the last name Kapernick. For the veterans among your Kapernick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapernick lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kapernick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kapernick in 1957 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapernick 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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