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Capherson Family History

Capherson 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: Mcpherson, Catterson, Caperton, Casperson, Matherson, Pherson

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Where is the Capherson family from?

You can see how Capherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capherson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Capherson family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Capherson's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Capherson families in 1871.
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Census Records

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

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