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Kapish Family History

Kapish 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: Kadish, Kalish, Kalich, Kapsch, Klish, Kalis, Krish, Barish, Fabish

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Where is the Kapish family from?

You can see how Kapish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kapish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kapish families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapish's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kapish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapish 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 Kapish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapish. 34% of Kapish men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Sign Postor
    23%
  • Coal Loader
    23%

What Kapish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Kapish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapish 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Kapish. 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 85 military records available for the last name Kapish. For the veterans among your Kapish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapish lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kapish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kapish in 1961 was 64, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapish 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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