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Capuss Family History

Capuss 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: Caruso, Cass, Capers, Fauss, Capasso, Copus, Caputo, Capps, Clauss

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Where is the Capuss family from?

You can see how Capuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capuss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Capuss family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Capuss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capuss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capuss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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