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Kapnick Family History

Kapnick 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: Karnik, Lipnick, Rasnick, Knick, Kornick, Chapnick, Karrick, Barnick

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Where is the Kapnick family from?

You can see how Kapnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kapnick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kapnick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kapnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapnick 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 Kapnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapnick. 36% of Kapnick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kapnick women worked as a Saleslady.

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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%
  • Shipping Clerk
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Kapnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Kapnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapnick 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kapnick. 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 129 military records available for the last name Kapnick. For the veterans among your Kapnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapnick lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kapnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kapnick in 1959 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapnick 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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