History of your Surname
Get access to Kapelka family records.Start a free trial

Kapelka Family History

Kapelka 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, Kapela, Kalka, Capella, Popelka, Pelka, Kapla, Kapel, Kapala

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Kapelka family from?

You can see how Kapelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapelka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapelka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kapelka families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapelka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kapelka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapelka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kapelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapelka. 56% of Kapelka men worked as a Laborer. .

View Census Data for Kapelka | Data not to scale

*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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Kapelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Kapelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapelka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Kapelka

Passenger Lists

There are 93 immigration records available for the last name Kapelka. 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.

View all Kapelka immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Kapelka. For the veterans among your Kapelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kapelka military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kapelka family history

Discover More

What is the average Kapelka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Kapelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kapelka in 1959 was 45, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapelka

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kapelka family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Kapelka last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial