Capron Family History

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Capron Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): metonymic occupational name for a hood maker, from Old Norman French caprun, Old French chaperon ‘hood or cap (worn by the nobility)’. French: from a Picard and southern form of chaperon (see 1, above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Caron, Capon, Campion, Carton, Catron, Cannon, Marron, Citron, Carbon

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Capron Family Origin

Where is the Capron family from?

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You can see how Capron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Capron families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Capron families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Capron's in the UK. London had the highest population of Capron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Capron Family Occupations

What did your Capron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Capron. 3% of Capron men worked as a Lorry Driver and 52% of Capron women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capron were At School and Domestic Duties Unpaid

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    3%
  • Solicitor
    3%
  • Assistant Manager Baby Food B
    2%
  • At School
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    52%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Capron Historical Records

What Capron family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Capron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capron census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Capron. 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 Card

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Capron. For the veterans among your Capron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Capron Life Expectancy

What is the average Capron lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Capron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Capron in 1950 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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