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Capehart Family History

Capehart Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gebhardt.

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


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Where is the Capehart family from?

You can see how Capehart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capehart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Capehart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Capehart families living in South Carolina. This was about 25% of all the recorded Capehart's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Capehart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capehart 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 Capehart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capehart. 25% of Capehart men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Capehart women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capehart were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Maid
    9%

What Capehart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Capehart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capehart 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Capehart. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Capehart. For the veterans among your Capehart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capehart lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Capehart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Capehart in 1960 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capehart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capehart 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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