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Kapilow Family History

Kapilow 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: Kaplow, Kaplon, Kapinos, Manilow, Kaslow, Kaplan, Callow, Kapoor

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Where is the Kapilow family from?

You can see how Kapilow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapilow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapilow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapilow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kapilow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapilow 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 Kapilow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Builder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapilow. 100% of Kapilow men worked as a Builder.

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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

  • Builder
    100%

What Kapilow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Kapilow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapilow 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kapilow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kapilow. For the veterans among your Kapilow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapilow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kapilow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kapilow in 1956 was 56, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapilow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapilow 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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