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Caplan Family History

Caplan Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kaplan. English: variant of Caplin.

French: variant of Caplain from a regional derivative of Old French chapelain ‘chantry priest’ (see Chaplin).

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


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Where is the Caplan family from?

You can see how Caplan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caplan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caplan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Caplan families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Caplan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caplan families in 1891.
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What did your Caplan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caplan. 16% of Caplan men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 79% of Caplan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caplan were Tailors Presser and Housewife.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    16%
  • Tailor (master)
    12%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Tailors Presser
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Caplan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caplan 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Caplan. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Caplan. For the veterans among your Caplan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caplan lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Caplan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Caplan in 1942 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caplan 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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