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Kapitzke Family History

Kapitzke 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: Kopitzke, Klitzke, Kapitan, Kanitz, Natzke, Apitz, Fitzke, Matzke

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Where is the Kapitzke family from?

You can see how Kapitzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapitzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapitzke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kapitzke families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapitzke's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kapitzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapitzke 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 Kapitzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapitzke. 72% of Kapitzke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Kapitzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Kapitzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapitzke 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Kapitzke. 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 72 military records available for the last name Kapitzke. For the veterans among your Kapitzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapitzke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kapitzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kapitzke in 1963 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapitzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapitzke 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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