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Caputy Family History

Caputy 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: Caputo, Caputi, Caputa, Capito, Capley, Canty, Carty, Saputo, Chaput

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Where is the Caputy family from?

You can see how Caputy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caputy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Caputy families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Caputy families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caputy's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Caputy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caputy 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 Caputy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caputy. 100% of Caputy men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caputy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Caputy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Caputy in 1963 was 85, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caputy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caputy 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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