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Caproff Family History

Caproff 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: Capron, Caproni, Croff, Carro, Shroff, Capo, Caron, Carrow, Capone

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Caproff 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 Caproff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caproff 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 Caproff. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Caproff. For the veterans among your Caproff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caproff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Caproff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caproff in 1967 was 81, and 92 in 2002.

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