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Cappy Family History

Cappy 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: Capp, Cappa, Capps, Happy, Cuppy, Tappy, Cappo, Cap, Carey, Capel

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Where is the Cappy family from?

You can see how Cappy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cappy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Cappy families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cappy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cappy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappy 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 Cappy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cappy. 25% of Cappy men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Cappy women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Foreman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Cappy family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cappy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cappy in 1955 was 45, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cappy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappy 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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