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Kapsh Family History

Kapsh 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: Kapsch, Kaps, Kash, Karsh, Ash, Nash, Kase, Kapp, Dash, Rash

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Where is the Kapsh family from?

You can see how Kapsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapsh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kapsh families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kapsh's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kapsh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kapsh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mover
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Kapsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapsh 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kapsh. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kapsh. For the veterans among your Kapsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapsh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kapsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kapsh in 1965 was 61, and 60 in 2001.

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