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Kwapinski Family History

Kwapinski 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: Kaminski, Krasinski, Kalinski, Lapinski, Karpinski, Krupinski

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Where is the Kwapinski family from?

You can see how Kwapinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwapinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kwapinski families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kwapinski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kwapinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwapinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kwapinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kwapinski. 50% of Kwapinski men worked as a Dyer. .

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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

  • Dyer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Kwapinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwapinski 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kwapinski. 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 141 military records available for the last name Kwapinski. For the veterans among your Kwapinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwapinski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kwapinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kwapinski in 1962 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

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