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Kapalski Family History

Kapalski 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: Kowalski, Zapolski, Kopanski, Kovalski, Rafalski, Kaminski, Kasperski

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Where is the Kapalski family from?

You can see how Kapalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapalski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kapalski families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Kapalski families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapalski's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kapalski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapalski 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 Kapalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapalski. 30% of Kapalski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Mill Worker
    20%
  • Undertaker
    20%

What Kapalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Kapalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapalski 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kapalski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Kapalski. For the veterans among your Kapalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapalski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Kapalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kapalski in 1961 was 65, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapalski 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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