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Capeles Family History

Capeles Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Puerto Rico): probably the plural form of Catalan Capel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Capeles family from?

You can see how Capeles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capeles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capeles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Capeles family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Capeles's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Capeles families in 1880.
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What did your Capeles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capeles. 67% of Capeles men worked as a Labrador.

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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

  • Labrador
    67%
  • Agricultor
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Capeles. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Capeles. For the veterans among your Capeles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capeles lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Capeles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Capeles in 1959 was 25, and 36 in 2004.

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