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Capa Family History

Capa 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: Papa, Cap, Apa, Capo, Cape, Cala, Casa, Cava, Rapa, Caya

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Where is the Capa family from?

You can see how Capa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Capa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Capa families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Capa's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Capa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capa 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 Capa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capa. 78% of Capa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Capa women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Owner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Capa family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Capa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Capa in 1966 was 71, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capa 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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