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Cappelle Family History

Cappelle 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: Capelle, Cappello, Cappella, Chappelle, Cappell, Cappelli, Chappell

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Where is the Cappelle family from?

You can see how Cappelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cappelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cappelle family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cappelle's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Cappelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappelle 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 Cappelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cappelle. 43% of Cappelle men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Cappelle women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cappelle were Decorator and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Decorator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Cappelle family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappelle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cappelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cappelle in 1966 was 51, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cappelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappelle 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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