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Capellan Family History

Capellan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Capellán): occupational name from capellán ‘chaplain’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Capellan family from?

You can see how Capellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capellan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Capellan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Capellan family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Capellan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Capellan families in 1891.
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What did your Capellan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Capellan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Capellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capellan 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Capellan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Capellan. For the veterans among your Capellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capellan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Capellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Capellan in 1962 was 44, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capellan 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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