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Capus Family History

Capus 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: Copus, Capps, Capua, Camus, Campus, Capes, Cap, Capel, Capo, Cape

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Where is the Capus family from?

You can see how Capus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Capus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Capus family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Capus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capus 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 Capus ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capus lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Capus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Capus in 1978 was 84, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capus 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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