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Capelen Family History

Capelen Surname Meaning

see Chaplin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Capelen family from?

You can see how Capelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capelen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Capelen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Capelen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capelen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capelen 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 Capelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Capelen. 100% of Capelen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capelen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capelen 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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