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Capinha Family History

Capinha 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: Farinha, Cain, Kalina, Farina, Capone, Spina, Cadena, Papin, Pinta

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Where is the Capinha family from?

You can see how Capinha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capinha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Capinha families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Capinha's in USA. California had the highest population of Capinha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capinha 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 Capinha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capinha 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 Capinha. 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 Capinha. For the veterans among your Capinha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capinha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Capinha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Capinha in 1966 was 55, and 68 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capinha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capinha 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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