This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kaplansky family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kaplansky Family History

Kaplansky 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: Plansky, Kalinsky, Kaplan, Lansky, Kalinski, Malinsky, Polansky

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kaplansky family from?

You can see how Kaplansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaplansky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaplansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kaplansky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaplansky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaplansky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaplansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kaplansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaplansky. 60% of Kaplansky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kaplansky women worked as a Clerk.

View Census Data for Kaplansky | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kaplansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Kaplansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaplansky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kaplansky

Passenger Lists

There are 749 immigration records available for the last name Kaplansky. 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.

View all Kaplansky immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Kaplansky. For the veterans among your Kaplansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kaplansky military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kaplansky family history

Discover More

What is the average Kaplansky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kaplansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kaplansky in 1962 was 81, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaplansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaplansky 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kaplansky family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial