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Caporal Family History

Caporal 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: Caporale, Kapral, Mayoral, Capra, Cabral, Napora, Caporaso, April

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Where is the Caporal family from?

You can see how Caporal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caporal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Caporal families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Caporal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Caporal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caporal 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 Caporal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caporal. 20% of Caporal men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Caporal women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Caporal family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Caporal lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Caporal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Caporal in 1959 was 58, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caporal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caporal 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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