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Capewell Family History

Capewell Surname Meaning

Probably a hypercorrect form of Capel on the analogy of other names in which -well is colloquially reduced to -el.

The variation is illustrated in some of the examples listed below.

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


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Where is the Capewell family from?

You can see how Capewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Capewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 509 Capewell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Capewell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Capewell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capewell 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 Capewell 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 Capewell. 17% of Capewell men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Capewell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capewell were Bricklayer 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
    17%
  • Dairy Farmer
    13%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Capewell family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capewell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Capewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Capewell in 1963 was 89, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capewell 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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