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Cappaert Family History

Cappaert 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: Pappert, Capper, Rappaport, Clapper, Casper, Napper, Rapport, Kappler

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Where is the Cappaert family from?

You can see how Cappaert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappaert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cappaert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cappaert families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cappaert's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Cappaert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappaert 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 Cappaert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cappaert. 60% of Cappaert men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

What Cappaert family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappaert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cappaert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cappaert in 1959 was 60, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cappaert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappaert 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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