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Capelton Family History

Capelton 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: Caperton, Hazelton, Carlton, Calton, Pelton, Capello, Capellan

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Where is the Capelton family from?

You can see how Capelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capelton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Capelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Capelton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Capelton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capelton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capelton 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 Capelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capelton. 100% of Capelton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Capelton women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Capelton family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capelton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Capelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Capelton in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capelton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capelton 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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