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Kapos Family History

Kapos 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: Kakos, Kaps, Kos, Karas, Amos, Capo, Kano, Kapoor, Baros, Kaplon

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Where is the Kapos family from?

You can see how Kapos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapos family living in Kansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kapos's in USA. Kansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Kapos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kapos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Kapos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapos 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Kapos. 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 Kapos. For the veterans among your Kapos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kapos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kapos in 1965 was 77, and 71 in 2001.

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