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Kwapis Family History

Kwapis 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: Kalis, Knapik, Kaps, Kanis, Kvapil, Karis, Kadis, Wais, Kai, Karas

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Where is the Kwapis family from?

You can see how Kwapis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwapis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kwapis family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kwapis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kwapis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwapis 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 Kwapis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kwapis. 67% of Kwapis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Kwapis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Kwapis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwapis 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kwapis. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kwapis. For the veterans among your Kwapis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwapis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kwapis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kwapis in 1953 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kwapis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kwapis 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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