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Capern Family History

Capern Surname Meaning

see Capron.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Capern family from?

You can see how Capern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Capern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Capern families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Capern's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capern 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 Capern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Official Coal Meter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Capern. 100% of Capern men worked as an Official Coal Meter and 90% of Capern 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Official Coal Meter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    11%

What Capern family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capern lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Capern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Capern in 1971 was 92, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capern 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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