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Caplow Family History

Caplow 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: Callow, Carlow, Catlow, Kaplow, Capo, Barlow, Kaplon, Ballow, Carrow

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Where is the Caplow family from?

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

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caplow. 60% of Caplow men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Caplow family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Caplow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Caplow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Caplow in 1965 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caplow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caplow 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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