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Capitol Family History

Capitol 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: Capito, Caito, Caputo, Capel, Capo, Kapitan, Naito, Canto, Carlton

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Where is the Capitol family from?

You can see how Capitol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capitol family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capitol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Capitol families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Capitol's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Capitol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capitol 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 Capitol ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housewife
    100%

What Capitol family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capitol lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Capitol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Capitol in 1966 was 58, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capitol 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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