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Cappers Family History

Cappers 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: Kappers, Capers, Capper, Caspers, Clapper, Casper, Napper, Tapper

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Where is the Cappers family from?

You can see how Cappers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cappers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cappers family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Cappers's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Cappers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappers 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 Cappers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cappers. 28% of Cappers men worked as a Farm Hand and 43% of Cappers women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cappers were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Cappers family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cappers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cappers in 1966 was 74, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cappers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappers 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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