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Capaz Family History

Capaz 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: Capan, Papa, Cap, Apa, Capel, Capo, Cape, Cala, Casa, Lapan

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Where is the Capaz family from?

You can see how Capaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capaz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Capaz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Capaz family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Capaz's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Capaz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capaz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Capaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capaz. 100% of Capaz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Capaz women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Capaz family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capaz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Capaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Capaz in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capaz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capaz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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