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Kapinsky Family History

Kapinsky 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: Kaminsky, Kalinsky, Lapinsky, Kaminski, Kalinski, Lapinski, Karpinski

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Where is the Kapinsky family from?

You can see how Kapinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapinsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kapinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kapinsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kapinsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kapinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kapinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapinsky. 100% of Kapinsky men worked as a Truck Helper. .

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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

  • Truck Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Kapinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapinsky 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Kapinsky. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kapinsky. For the veterans among your Kapinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapinsky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kapinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kapinsky in 1969 was 82, and 73 in 2003.

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