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Capinhurst Family History

Capinhurst 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: Fairhurst, Ashurst, Crowhurst, Bringhurst, Bathurst, Hayhurst

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Where is the Capinhurst family from?

You can see how Capinhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capinhurst family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Capinhurst families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Capinhurst's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Capinhurst families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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