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Kapadia Family History

Kapadia Name Meaning

Indian (Gujarat Mumbai Rajasthan): Bania Vania Muslim and Parsi occupational name meaning ‘cloth merchant’ in Gujarati from kapəḍ ‘cloth’ (Sanskrit karpaṭa) + the adjectival suffix -ya.

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


Similar surnames: Kadakia, Kalajian, Papalia, Kanda, Kawai, Padua, Sawada, Pavia

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Where is the Kapadia family from?

You can see how Kapadia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapadia family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Kapadia families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapadia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kapadia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapadia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kapadia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kapadia. 100% of Kapadia women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Kapadia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapadia 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Kapadia. 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 57 military records available for the last name Kapadia. For the veterans among your Kapadia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapadia lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Kapadia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kapadia in 1974 was 44, and 63 in 2004.

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