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Kapitanoff Family History

Kapitanoff 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, Capitano, Kapinos, Kalthoff, Marinoff, Klebanoff, Antonoff

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Where is the Kapitanoff family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapitanoff 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 Kapitanoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Grocer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Kapitanoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapitanoff 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kapitanoff. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kapitanoff. For the veterans among your Kapitanoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapitanoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kapitanoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kapitanoff in 1965 was 80, and 90 in 2002.

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