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Caparn Family History

Caparn 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: Capan, Lapan, Caban, Captain, Capers, Cavan, Caplin, Capra, Capron

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Where is the Caparn family from?

You can see how Caparn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caparn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Caparn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Caparn families living in Leicestershire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Caparn's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Caparn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caparn 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 Caparn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caparn. 100% of Caparn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Caparn family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Caparn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Caparn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Caparn in 1967 was 76, and 64 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caparn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caparn 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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