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Kapstein Family History

Kapstein 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: Kasten, Kerstein, Epstein, Kirstein, Klipstein, Kalkstein, Lipstein

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Where is the Kapstein family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapstein. 100% of Kapstein 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 Kapstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Kapstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapstein 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Kapstein. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kapstein. For the veterans among your Kapstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kapstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kapstein in 1964 was 83, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapstein 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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