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Kapit Family History

Kapit 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: Kai, Kant, Kapitan, Kabat, Kari, Kamin, Kapp, Fait, Papin, Kaut

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Where is the Kapit family from?

You can see how Kapit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kapit families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kapit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kapit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapit 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 Kapit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Propietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapit. 100% of Kapit men worked as a Propietor and 50% of Kapit women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Propietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Kapit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Kapit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapit 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Kapit. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kapit. For the veterans among your Kapit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapit lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kapit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kapit in 1961 was 51, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapit 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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