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Capan Family History

Capan Surname Meaning

Croatian: nickname derived from a Croatized form of Romanian țap ‘he-goat’ used among Wallachian goatherds.

Turkish (Çapan): occupational name from the regional term çapan ‘cook who prepares a wedding meal’ or an ornamental name or nickname from its homonyms meaning ‘applause’ and ‘(military) coat’.

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


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You can see how Capan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Capan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Capan families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Capan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Capan families in 1911.
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What did your Capan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capan. 48% of Capan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Capan women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Capan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capan 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Capan. 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 342 military records available for the last name Capan. For the veterans among your Capan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Capan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Capan in 1954 was 59, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capan 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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