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Kapnis Family History

Kapnis 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: Kanis, Kipnis, Danis, Annis, Kairis, Manis, Karnik, Banis, Kalis

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Where is the Kapnis family from?

You can see how Kapnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapnis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kapnis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kapnis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kapnis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapnis 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 Kapnis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Kapnis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Kapnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapnis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kapnis. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kapnis. For the veterans among your Kapnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapnis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Kapnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kapnis in 1976 was 43, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapnis 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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