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Capooth Family History

Capooth 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: Capote, Calcote, Capo, Booth, Kapoor, Laporte, Laporta, Capone

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Where is the Capooth family from?

You can see how Capooth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capooth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Capooth families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Capooth's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Capooth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capooth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capooth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capooth. 100% of Capooth men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capooth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Capooth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Capooth in 1968 was 34, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capooth 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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