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Capistrant Family History

Capistrant Surname Meaning

French Canadian: from an altered form of the French personal name Capistran shortened from Jean de Capistran bestowed in honor of Saint John of Capistrano (see Capistrano).

This surname is no longer found in Canada.

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


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Where is the Capistrant family from?

You can see how Capistrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capistrant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Capistrant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Capistrant families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Capistrant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Capistrant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capistrant 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 Capistrant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capistrant. 25% of Capistrant men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Capistrant women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Auto Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Capistrant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Capistrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capistrant 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Capistrant. 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 109 military records available for the last name Capistrant. For the veterans among your Capistrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capistrant lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Capistrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Capistrant in 1959 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capistrant 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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