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Cappan Family History

Cappan 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: Pappan, Cappa, Caplan, Capan, Tappan, Cappon, Kaplan, Carman, Lapan

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Where is the Cappan family from?

You can see how Cappan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cappan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cappan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cappan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cappan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappan 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 Cappan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cappan 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 Cappan. 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 Cappan. For the veterans among your Cappan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cappan lifespan?

Average Cappan life expectancy in 2000 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappan 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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