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Caplins Family History

Caplins 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: Caplin, Callins, Carlin, Chaplin, Carline, Carlino, Collins, Carling

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Where is the Caplins family from?

You can see how Caplins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caplins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Caplins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Caplins family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Caplins's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Caplins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caplins 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 Caplins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caplins 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 Caplins. 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 Caplins. For the veterans among your Caplins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caplins lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Caplins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Caplins in 1973 was 58, and 42 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caplins 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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