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Mccapes Family History

Mccapes 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: Mccabe, Mccaleb, Mapes, Mccamey, Mccants, Mcclees, Mccane, Mccarey

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Where is the Mccapes family from?

You can see how Mccapes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccapes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccapes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Mccapes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccapes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mccapes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccapes 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 244 census records available for the last name Mccapes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccapes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mccapes. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mccapes. For the veterans among your Mccapes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccapes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Mccapes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mccapes in 1963 was 74, and 99 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccapes 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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