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Capretz Family History

Capretz 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: Pretz, Capretta, Catrett, Aretz, Carey, Garret, Barrett, Capel, Cape

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Where is the Capretz family from?

You can see how Capretz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capretz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capretz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Capretz family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Capretz's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Capretz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capretz 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 Capretz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Lumberman
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Capretz family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capretz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Capretz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Capretz in 1970 was 87, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capretz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capretz 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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