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Capper Family History

Capper Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English capper(e) capier ‘cap maker’ an agent derivative of Old English cæppe ‘cap’.

Dutch see Kapper.

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


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Where is the Capper family from?

You can see how Capper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Capper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 478 Capper families living in Cheshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Capper's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Capper families in 1891.
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What did your Capper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Capper. 11% of Capper men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Capper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capper were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Capper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capper 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Capper. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Capper. For the veterans among your Capper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capper lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Capper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Capper in 1950 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capper 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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