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Caplano Family History

Caplano 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: Capuano, Caplan, Capano, Kaplan, Calland, Castano, Catalano, Callan

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Where is the Caplano family from?

You can see how Caplano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caplano family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Caplano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Caplano family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caplano's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Caplano families in 1861.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caplano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Caplano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Caplano in 1963 was 66, and 67 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caplano 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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