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Capbern Family History

Capbern 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: Capers, Cobern, Capper, Camburn, Calbert, Capen, Camber, Cater

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Where is the Capbern family from?

You can see how Capbern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capbern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capbern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Capbern families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Capbern's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Capbern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capbern 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 Capbern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capbern 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 Capbern. 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 Capbern. For the veterans among your Capbern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capbern lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Capbern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Capbern in 1973 was 85, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capbern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capbern 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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