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Capie Family History

Capie Surname Meaning

uncertain; perhaps a variant of Keppie. sometimes a variant of Capey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Capie family from?

You can see how Capie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Capie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Capie families living in Dorset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Capie's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Capie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Capie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Capie. 100% of Capie 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
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Capie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Capie in 1964 was 61, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capie 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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