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Caprow Family History

Caprow 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: Carrow, Capron, Carow, Carro, Barrow, Callow, Capo, Caron, Crow

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Where is the Caprow family from?

You can see how Caprow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caprow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caprow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Caprow families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caprow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Caprow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caprow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caprow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Caprow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Caprow in 1971 was 77, and 38 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caprow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caprow 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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