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Capista Family History

Capista 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: Kalista, Camisa, Capistran, Kapusta, Capito, Baptista, Batista

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Where is the Capista family from?

You can see how Capista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capista family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Capista families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Capista family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Capista's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Capista families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capista 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 Capista ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capista. 100% of Capista men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Capista family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capista lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Capista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Capista in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capista

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capista 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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