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Capshe Family History

Capshe 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: Cape, Case, Capone, Carse, Cashel, Caisse, Capece, Capshaw, Caple

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Where is the Capshe family from?

You can see how Capshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capshe family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Capshe families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Capshe's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Capshe families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capshe 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 Capshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capshe 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 Capshe. 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 Capshe. For the veterans among your Capshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capshe lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capshe

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