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Capless Family History

Capless 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: Caples, Cypress, Lawless, Capers, Cales, Curless, Harless, Pless

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Where is the Capless family from?

You can see how Capless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capless family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Capless families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Capless families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Capless's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capless families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capless 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 Capless ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Capless. 100% of Capless women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capless lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capless 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capless

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