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Caspers Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Casper . In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Kaspers.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jaspers, Caspersen, Casper, Caspary, Kappers, Alpers, Jasper, Gasper

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Where is the Caspers family from?

You can see how Caspers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caspers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caspers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Caspers family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Caspers's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Caspers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caspers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caspers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caspers. 24% of Caspers men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Caspers women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caspers were Salesman and Student. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Nursing Student
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Student
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Caspers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caspers 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Caspers. 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 Caspers. For the veterans among your Caspers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caspers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Caspers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Caspers in 1956 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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