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Capter Family History

Capter 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: Cater, Carter, Canter, Capper, Caster, Apter, Master, Alter, Ganter

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Where is the Capter family from?

You can see how Capter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Capter families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Capter's in USA. California had the highest population of Capter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capter 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 Capter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capter. 100% of Capter men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capter lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Capter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Capter in 1992 was 79, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capter 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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