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Capansky Family History

Capansky 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: Lapinsky, Lansky, Lapinski, Malinsky, Plansky, Polansky, Stransky

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Where is the Capansky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Capansky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Capansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capansky 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 Capansky. 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 Capansky. For the veterans among your Capansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capansky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Capansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Capansky in 1967 was 82, and 101 in 2003.

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