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Kapins Family History

Kapins 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: Kapinos, Kamins, Kalina, Mains, Kamin, Pins, Papin, Kalin, Kalis

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Where is the Kapins family from?

You can see how Kapins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kapins families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kapins's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kapins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapins 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 46 census records available for the last name Kapins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapins 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 Kapins. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kapins. For the veterans among your Kapins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapins lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Kapins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kapins in 1976 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapins 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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