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Capahan Family History

Capahan Surname 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: Calahan, Callahan, Colahan, Canavan, Banahan, Hanahan, Calaman

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Where is the Capahan family from?

You can see how Capahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capahan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Capahan family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Capahan's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Capahan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Capahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capahan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Capahan. 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 Capahan. For the veterans among your Capahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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