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Kapolka Family History

Kapolka Surname Meaning

Polish (Kapołka): nickname or metonymic occupational name from Polish dialect kapałka ‘whey’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kapolka family from?

You can see how Kapolka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapolka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Kapolka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kapolka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kapolka families in 1920.
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What did your Kapolka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapolka. 74% of Kapolka men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Kapolka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kapolka were Machinist and Needle Retter.

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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
    74%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Finisher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Needle Retter
    20%

What Kapolka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Kapolka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapolka 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Kapolka. 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 174 military records available for the last name Kapolka. For the veterans among your Kapolka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapolka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kapolka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kapolka in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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