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Caperton Family History

Caperton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Capton in Devon recorded in 1278 as Capieton a late placename formation meaning ‘estate (from Old English tūn) of a man called Capia’. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Catterton, Catton, Harton, Overton, Caton, Marton, Hazelton, Allerton

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Where is the Caperton family from?

You can see how Caperton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caperton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caperton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Caperton families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Caperton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caperton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caperton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caperton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caperton. 100% of Caperton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Caperton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caperton 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Caperton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Caperton. For the veterans among your Caperton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caperton lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Caperton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Caperton in 1956 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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