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Caprera Family History

Caprera 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: Carrera, Cabrera, Caprara, Carreira, Capers, Barrera, Capra, Caponera

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Where is the Caprera family from?

You can see how Caprera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caprera family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Caprera families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Caprera families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Caprera's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caprera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caprera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caprera ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Caprera ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caprera lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Caprera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Caprera in 1957 was 44, and 76 in 2002.

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