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Capelin Family History

Capelin Surname Meaning

see Chaplin.

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


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Where is the Capelin family from?

You can see how Capelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capelin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Capelin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Capelin families living in Sussex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Capelin's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Capelin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capelin 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 Capelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Capelin. 88% of Capelin 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
    88%
  • Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%

What Capelin family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capelin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Capelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Capelin in 1971 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capelin 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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