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Kapitain Family History

Kapitain 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: Kapitan, Captain, Kaplan, Kastan, Kattan, Capitano, Sartain, Kalita

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Where is the Kapitain family from?

You can see how Kapitain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapitain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapitain family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapitain's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kapitain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapitain 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 35 census records available for the last name Kapitain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapitain 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kapitain. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kapitain. For the veterans among your Kapitain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapitain lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Kapitain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kapitain in 1983 was 70, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapitain 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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