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Capes Family History

Capes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cape with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Capes family from?

You can see how Capes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Capes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 167 Capes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Capes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Capes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capes 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 Capes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Capes. 20% of Capes men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Capes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capes were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Horseman On Farm
    10%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    10%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Capes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Capes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capes 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 974 immigration records available for the last name Capes. 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 Capes. For the veterans among your Capes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Capes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Capes in 1950 was 36, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capes 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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