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Kapalka Family History

Kapalka 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: Kapolka, Kapala, Kalka, Kapadia, Papalia, Opalka, Palka, Kataoka

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Where is the Kapalka family from?

You can see how Kapalka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapalka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kapalka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kapalka families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kapalka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kapalka families in 1920.
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What did your Kapalka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Candy Dipper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapalka. 52% of Kapalka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kapalka women worked as a Candy Dipper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kapalka were Miner and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Candy Dipper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Kapalka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Kapalka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapalka 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Kapalka. 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 119 military records available for the last name Kapalka. For the veterans among your Kapalka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapalka lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Kapalka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kapalka in 1946 was 37, and 82 in 2003.

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