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Kapka Family History

Kapka 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: Kafka, Kalka, Kupka, Kaska, Kopka, Kapla, Kapke, Lapka, Papka, Kaba

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Where is the Kapka family from?

You can see how Kapka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Kapka family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapka's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kapka families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapka 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 Kapka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapka. 36% of Kapka men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kapka women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kapka were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Servant
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Kapka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kapka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapka 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Kapka. 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 139 military records available for the last name Kapka. For the veterans among your Kapka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapka lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kapka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kapka in 1954 was 61, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapka 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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