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Capis Family History

Capis 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: Caris, Capps, Capes, Cap, Cai, Cain, Paris, Capel, Capo, Cape

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Where is the Capis family from?

You can see how Capis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Capis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Capis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Capis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Capis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capis 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 Capis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capis 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 Capis. 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 Capis. For the veterans among your Capis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Capis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Capis in 1966 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capis 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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