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Kaplanski Family History

Kaplanski 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: Kalinski, Kopanski, Kaplan, Polanski, Kaminski, Kilinski, Malinski

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Where is the Kaplanski family from?

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

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

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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
    100%

What Kaplanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Kaplanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaplanski 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Kaplanski. 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 70 military records available for the last name Kaplanski. For the veterans among your Kaplanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaplanski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Kaplanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kaplanski in 1972 was 54, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaplanski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaplanski 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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