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Kapinos Family History

Kapinos Name Meaning

Ukrainian and Polish (of Ukrainian origin): nickname for a snotty person from imperative form of the Ukrainian verb kapaty ‘to drip’ + nos the Russified form of Ukrainian nis ‘nose’.

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


Similar surnames: Kapoor, Kano, Kaminer, Kalina, Kain, Kamens, Kaplon, Baines, Karnes

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Where is the Kapinos family from?

You can see how Kapinos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapinos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapinos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kapinos family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapinos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kapinos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapinos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kapinos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapinos. 31% of Kapinos men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Kapinos women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kapinos were Clerk and Spinner. .

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Weaver
    10%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Spinner
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kapinos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapinos 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Kapinos. 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 714 military records available for the last name Kapinos. For the veterans among your Kapinos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapinos lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kapinos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kapinos in 1955 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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