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Cappas Name Meaning

Greek: variant of Kappas .

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


Similar surnames: Kappas, Cappa, Capps, Pappas, Apps, Carras, Caras, Crapps, Papas

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Where is the Cappas family from?

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

What did your Cappas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cappas. 29% of Cappas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cappas women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cappas were Manager and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cappas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cappas in 1964 was 69, and 59 in 2004.

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