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Capris Family History

Capris 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: Capria, Carris, Caris, Capri, Caprio, April, Paris, Harris, Kairis

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Where is the Capris family from?

You can see how Capris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Capris families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Capris's in USA. New York had the highest population of Capris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Capris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capris. 100% of Capris men worked as a Shoe Maker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Maker
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capris lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capris 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capris

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