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Capman Family History

Capman Surname Meaning

from Middle English cap(pe) ‘headdress hat’ + man(n) for a hat maker. Compare Capper. see Chapman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Capman family from?

You can see how Capman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Capman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Capman families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Capman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capman 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 Capman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capman. 23% of Capman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Capman women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capman were Manager 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Capman family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Capman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Capman in 1948 was 40, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capman 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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