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Cappe Family History

Cappe 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: Happe, Cape, Capp, Cappa, Rappe, Tappe, Capper, Capps, Caple, Cappel

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Where is the Cappe family from?

You can see how Cappe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cappe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Cappe families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cappe's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Cappe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappe 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 Cappe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cappe. 37% of Cappe men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Cappe women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cappe were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%

What Cappe family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cappe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cappe in 1963 was 76, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cappe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappe 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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