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Caprenter Family History

Caprenter 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: Carpenter, Capener, Carrender, Carter, Callender, Corrente, Canter

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Where is the Caprenter family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caprenter 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 Caprenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caprenter. 100% of Caprenter women worked as a Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caprenter lifespan?

Average Caprenter life expectancy in 1957 was 51 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 50.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caprenter 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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