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Capping Family History

Capping Name 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: Copping, Lapping, Coppin, Caplin, Carling, Tipping, Canning, Charping

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Where is the Capping family from?

You can see how Capping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capping family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Capping families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Capping families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Capping's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Capping families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capping surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capping ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Capping. 100% of Capping men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capping lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1977, in the United States, Capping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Capping in 1976 was 56, and 95 in 1977.

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