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Caprata Family History

Caprata Surname 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: Caprara, Arata, Prata, Cassata, Capra, Cannata, Zapata, Capria, Carta

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Where is the Caprata family from?

You can see how Caprata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caprata family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Caprata families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Caprata families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Caprata's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Caprata families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caprata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caprata lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Caprata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Caprata in 1965 was 63, and 75 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caprata ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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