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Capelas Family History

Capelas 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: Capel, Capelle, Capers, Capella, Canela, Capell, Callas, Canlas

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Where is the Capelas family from?

You can see how Capelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capelas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Capelas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Capelas family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Capelas's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Capelas families in 1851.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capelas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1982, in the United States, Capelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Capelas in 1975 was 63, and 71 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capelas 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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