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Capiton Family History

Capiton 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, Kapitan, Carlton, Caton, Calton, Aiton, Catton, Canton

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Where is the Capiton family from?

You can see how Capiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capiton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capiton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Capiton families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Capiton's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Capiton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capiton 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 Capiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capiton 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 Capiton. 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 Capiton. For the veterans among your Capiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capiton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capiton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capiton

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