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Caplon Family History

Caplon 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: Kaplon, Caplin, Capron, Capon, Caplan, Carlon, Callon, Cappon, Carlin

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Where is the Caplon family from?

You can see how Caplon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caplon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Caplon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Caplon families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Caplon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Caplon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caplon 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 Caplon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caplon. 50% of Caplon men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caplon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Caplon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Caplon in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caplon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caplon 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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