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Caplet Family History

Caplet 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: Capley, Caple, Caples, Mallet, Caleb, Capel, Cape, Cable, Kapler

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Where is the Caplet family from?

You can see how Caplet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caplet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Caplet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Caplet families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caplet's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Caplet families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caplet 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 Caplet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caplet 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 Caplet. 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 Caplet. For the veterans among your Caplet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caplet lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Caplet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Caplet in 1973 was 68, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caplet 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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