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Capen Family History

Capen Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Köppen a variant of Kopp. English (London): variant of Capon.

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


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Where is the Capen family from?

You can see how Capen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Capen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Capen families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Capen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capen families in 1891.
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What did your Capen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Capen. 78% of Capen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Pool Clerk
    23%

What Capen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Capen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Capen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Capen. For the veterans among your Capen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Capen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Capen in 1944 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capen 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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