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Capfer Family History

Capfer 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: Kapfer, Capper, Cater, Capel, Cape, Carter, Kapler, Clapper, Confer

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Where is the Capfer family from?

You can see how Capfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Capfer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 90% of all the recorded Capfer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Capfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capfer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Capfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Capfer in 1970 was 66, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capfer 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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