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Capawana Family History

Capawana 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: Carawan, Catalano, Campana, Catapano, Canavan, Capitano, Cabana

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Where is the Capawana family from?

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

What did your Capawana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capawana. 100% of Capawana women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capawana lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Capawana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Capawana in 1952 was 36, and 83 in 2001.

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