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Kapsalis Family History

Kapsalis Surname Meaning

Greek: nickname derived from kapsalo kapsalos ‘embers’ denoting someone having a ruddy color.

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


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Where is the Kapsalis family from?

You can see how Kapsalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapsalis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kapsalis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kapsalis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kapsalis families in 1920.
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What did your Kapsalis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapsalis. 31% of Kapsalis men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Kapsalis women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Waiter
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Milker
    16%
  • Part Owner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kapsalis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Kapsalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapsalis 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Kapsalis. 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 75 military records available for the last name Kapsalis. For the veterans among your Kapsalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapsalis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kapsalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kapsalis in 1964 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapsalis 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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