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Capelle Family History

Capelle Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex and Cambridgeshire): altered form of Capell. French: topographic name for someone living by a chapel from a regional variant of chapelle ‘chapel’ (compare Chapelle) or a habitational name from any of several places named (La) Capelle.

This surname is also found in Belgium (mainly Wallonia). Dutch (also Van Capelle) and Flemish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Capelle or Kapelle from Middle Dutch capelle ‘chapel’.

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


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You can see how Capelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Capelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Capelle families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Capelle's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Capelle families in 1891.
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What did your Capelle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Capelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capelle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Capelle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Capelle. For the veterans among your Capelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capelle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Capelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Capelle in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capelle 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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