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Capsay Family History

Capsay 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: Caesar, Casa, Capra, Causey, Cappa, Apsey, Cassar, Capley, Capshaw

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Where is the Capsay family from?

You can see how Capsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capsay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Capsay families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Capsay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Capsay families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capsay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Capsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Capsay in 1965 was 70, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capsay 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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