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Capilla Family History

Capilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name (from capilla ‘chapel’) from any of numerous places in Galicia so called or from Capilla in Badajoz province.

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


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Where is the Capilla family from?

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

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

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Barber
    34%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capilla lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Capilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Capilla in 1957 was 57, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capilla 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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