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Capois Family History

Capois 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: Capo, Capone, Valois, Capers, Caplin, Cassis, Capon, Capria, Carris

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Where is the Capois family from?

You can see how Capois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capois family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Capois families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Capois's in USA. New York had the highest population of Capois families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capois 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 Capois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capois 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 Capois. 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 Capois. For the veterans among your Capois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capois lifespan?

Average Capois life expectancy in 1995 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capois 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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