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Kapila Family History

Kapila Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): from a personal name and nickname derived from Sanskrit kapila ‘brown’. This was the name of a Vedic sage who lived in the 7th–6th century BC.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Kapila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kapila families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kapila's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kapila families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Kapila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapila 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Kapila. 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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There are 32 military records available for the last name Kapila. For the veterans among your Kapila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapila lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Kapila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kapila in 1989 was 57, and 59 in 2004.

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