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Capita Family History

Capita 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: Capito, Caputa, Kapitan, Canida, Capra, Maita, Cappa, Zapata, Capria

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Where is the Capita family from?

You can see how Capita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Capita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Capita families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Capita's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Capita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capita 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 Capita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capita. 100% of Capita men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Capita family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capita lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Capita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Capita in 1965 was 83, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capita 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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