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Capela Family History

Capela 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: Capel, Capella, Canela, Capell, Kapela, Camel, Cape, Capelle, Cala

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Where is the Capela family from?

You can see how Capela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Capela families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Capela's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Capela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capela 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 Capela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capela 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 Capela. 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 Capela. For the veterans among your Capela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capela lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Capela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Capela in 1963 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capela 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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