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Capers Family History

Capers Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): occupational name for a maker of copes or capes from an agent derivative of Middle English cape (see Cape) with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Americanized form of Dutch Kapers: occupational name from Dutch kaper ‘sea robber pirate’ + genitive -s?

Or an altered form of Kappers from kapper ‘barber hairdresser’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Capers family from?

You can see how Capers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Capers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Capers families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Capers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capers families in 1891.
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What did your Capers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nurseryman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Capers. 100% of Capers men worked as a Nurseryman and 100% of Capers 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

  • Nurseryman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Capers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capers 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Capers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Capers. For the veterans among your Capers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capers lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Capers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Capers in 1941 was 43, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capers 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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