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Caparell Family History

Caparell 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: Caparelli, Cantrell, Carrell, Capell, Capwell, Capparelli, Casarella

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Where is the Caparell family from?

You can see how Caparell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caparell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Caparell families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Caparell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caparell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caparell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caparell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caparell. 100% of Caparell men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Caparell family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Caparell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Caparell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Caparell in 1967 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caparell 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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