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Capt Family History

Capt 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: Cap, Capo, Cape, Catt, Cart, Apt, Capp, Cast, Cant, Cane

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Where is the Capt family from?

You can see how Capt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Capt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Capt families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Capt's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Capt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capt 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 Capt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capt. 100% of Capt men worked as a Manager and 100% of Capt women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Capt family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Capt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Capt in 1964 was 79, and 80 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capt 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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