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Caponash Family History

Caponash 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: Caporaso, Capone, Capon, Caponera, Potash, Canas, Cabanas, Coash

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Where is the Caponash family from?

You can see how Caponash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caponash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Caponash family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Caponash's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Caponash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caponash 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 Caponash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caponash 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 Caponash. 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 Caponash. For the veterans among your Caponash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caponash lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Caponash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Caponash in 1970 was 75, and 66 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caponash 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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