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Captiva Family History

Captiva 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, Caliva, Cortina, Captain, Cava, Caccia, Caplin, Capella

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Captiva 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 Captiva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Captiva 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 Captiva. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Captiva. For the veterans among your Captiva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Captiva lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Captiva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Captiva in 1968 was 80, and 78 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Captiva 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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