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Kapow Family History

Kapow 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: Karow, Kadow, Kaplow, Capo, Kano, Kapoor, Kakos, Kaplon, Kato, Cahow

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Where is the Kapow family from?

You can see how Kapow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapow family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Kapow families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapow's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kapow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapow 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 50 census records available for the last name Kapow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapow 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kapow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kapow. For the veterans among your Kapow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapow lifespan?

Average Kapow life expectancy in 1985 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapow 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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