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Capra Family History

Capra Surname Meaning

Italian: from capra ‘nanny goat’ (from Latin capra) hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble a goat in some way.

It can also be a metonymic occupational name for a goatherd.

Alternatively, it may serve as a topographic name for someone who lived in an area where goats grazed.

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


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Where is the Capra family from?

You can see how Capra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Capra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Capra families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Capra's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capra families in 1891.
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What did your Capra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capra. 15% of Capra men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Capra women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capra were Waiter and Packer.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Waiter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Packer
    9%

What Capra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Capra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capra 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Capra. 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 Capra. For the veterans among your Capra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capra lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Capra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Capra in 1955 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capra 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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