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Kapitany Family History

Kapitany 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: Kapitan, Capitano, Capitani, Kaplan, Kastan, Kattan, Kitay, Kalita

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Where is the Kapitany family from?

You can see how Kapitany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapitany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapitany family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kapitany's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kapitany families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Kapitany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapitany 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Kapitany. 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 36 military records available for the last name Kapitany. For the veterans among your Kapitany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapitany lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kapitany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kapitany in 1965 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapitany 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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