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Capote Family History

Capote Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: metonymic occupational name from capote ‘hooded cloak cape’ especially in southern Spain and Canary Islands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Capote family from?

You can see how Capote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capote family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Capote families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Capote families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Capote's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Capote families in 1880.
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What did your Capote ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Capote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capote 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Capote. 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 123 military records available for the last name Capote. For the veterans among your Capote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capote lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Capote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Capote in 1963 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capote 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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