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Kaptur Family History

Kaptur 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: Kapur, Kapoor, Kapler, Kaur, Kantor, Kapfer, Kanter, Kater, Kachur

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Where is the Kaptur family from?

You can see how Kaptur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaptur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kaptur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kaptur families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kaptur's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kaptur families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaptur 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 Kaptur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaptur. 34% of Kaptur men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Kaptur women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Kaptur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Kaptur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaptur 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Kaptur. 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 423 military records available for the last name Kaptur. For the veterans among your Kaptur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaptur lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kaptur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kaptur in 1962 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaptur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaptur 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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