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Cappey Family History

Cappey 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: Capper, Capley, Cappel, Carey, Capel, Happe, Cape, Kappel, Clapper

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Where is the Cappey family from?

You can see how Cappey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cappey family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cappey's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Cappey families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Cappey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cappey in 1977 was 75, and 83 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cappey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappey 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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