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Kapstad Family History

Kapstad 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, Kolstad, Karlstad, Balstad, Gaustad, Kastan, Harstad, Austad

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Where is the Kapstad family from?

You can see how Kapstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapstad family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kapstad's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Kapstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Kapstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapstad 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Kapstad. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kapstad. For the veterans among your Kapstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapstad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kapstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kapstad in 1964 was 80, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapstad 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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