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Kapin Family History

Kapin 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: Kamin, Papin, Kalin, Lapin, Rapin, Kain, Kadin, Kaplin, Gavin, Hain

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Where is the Kapin family from?

You can see how Kapin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kapin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Kapin family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kapin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapin 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 Kapin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapin. 43% of Kapin men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Kapin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kapin were Bookkeeper and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Kapin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Kapin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapin 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Kapin. 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 160 military records available for the last name Kapin. For the veterans among your Kapin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Kapin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kapin in 1969 was 62, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapin 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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