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Capiel Family History

Capiel 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, Cappel, Daniel, Camel, Cape, Kappel, Appel, Capek, Carrel

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Where is the Capiel family from?

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

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What is the average Capiel lifespan?

Average Capiel life expectancy in 2004 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capiel 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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