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Capeau Family History

Capeau 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: Campeau, Capel, Cape, Capek, Capers, Capra, Cappa, Lareau, Capell

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Where is the Capeau family from?

You can see how Capeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capeau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capeau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Capeau family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Capeau's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Capeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capeau 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 Capeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capeau 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 Capeau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Capeau. For the veterans among your Capeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capeau lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Capeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Capeau in 1975 was 68, and 69 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capeau 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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