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Caponey Family History

Caponey 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: Capone, Coney, Carney, Capon, Caponera, Capener, Cloney, Capley

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Where is the Caponey family from?

You can see how Caponey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caponey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Caponey family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Caponey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Caponey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caponey 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 Caponey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caponey 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 Caponey. 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 Caponey. For the veterans among your Caponey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caponey lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Caponey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Caponey in 1979 was 50, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caponey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caponey 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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