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Kapelewski Family History

Kapelewski 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: Zalewski, Kowalewski, Kisielewski, Galewski, Malewski, Paderewski

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Where is the Kapelewski family from?

You can see how Kapelewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapelewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapelewski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapelewski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kapelewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapelewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kapelewski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kapelewski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Kapelewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapelewski 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Kapelewski. 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 81 military records available for the last name Kapelewski. For the veterans among your Kapelewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapelewski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kapelewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kapelewski in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

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