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Caperan Family History

Caperan 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: Copeman, Capers, Capra, Capron, Cameron, Caperton, Caplan, Copelan

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Where is the Caperan family from?

You can see how Caperan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caperan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Caperan families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Caperan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Caperan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caperan 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 Caperan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caperan 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 Caperan. 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 Caperan. For the veterans among your Caperan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caperan lifespan?

Average Caperan life expectancy in 1973 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caperan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caperan 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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