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Capilas Family History

Capilas 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: Carias, Callas, Canlas, Caplan, Casillas, Cajigas, Casias, Caples

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Where is the Capilas family from?

You can see how Capilas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capilas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Capilas family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Capilas's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Capilas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capilas 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 Capilas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capilas. 50% of Capilas men worked as a Waiter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Chef
    50%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capilas lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capilas

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