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Capka Family History

Capka Name 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: Capra, Cappa, Lapka, Capua, Papka, Papa, Cap, Laska, Apa, Capel

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Where is the Capka family from?

You can see how Capka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Capka families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Capka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Capka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capka. 100% of Capka men worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Capka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Capka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Capka. For the veterans among your Capka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Capka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Capka in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2001.

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