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Kapelanski Family History

Kapelanski 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: Polanski, Kalinski, Kobylanski, Kopanski, Zielinski, Kaplan, Kaminski

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Where is the Kapelanski family from?

You can see how Kapelanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapelanski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kapelanski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kapelanski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kapelanski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapelanski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kapelanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapelanski. 60% of Kapelanski men worked as a Labor and 100% of Kapelanski women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Labor
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Kapelanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Kapelanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapelanski 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kapelanski. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kapelanski. For the veterans among your Kapelanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapelanski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kapelanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kapelanski in 1964 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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