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Capto Family History

Capto 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: Capo, Canto, Cato, Catto, Capito, Caito, Caputo, Casto, Cappo, Cao

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Where is the Capto family from?

You can see how Capto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Capto families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Capto's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Capto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capto 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 Capto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capto. 100% of Capto men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Capto family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capto lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Capto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Capto in 1985 was 86, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capto 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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