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Capnerhurst Family History

Capnerhurst 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: Vanderhorst, Akehurst, Fairhurst, Warhurst, Capehart, Ashurst, Capers

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Where is the Capnerhurst family from?

You can see how Capnerhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capnerhurst family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Capnerhurst families living in Warwickshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Capnerhurst's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Capnerhurst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capnerhurst 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 Capnerhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Capnerhurst. 72% of Capnerhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Light Hand Press Worker
    29%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capnerhurst lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Capnerhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Capnerhurst in 1975 was 80, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capnerhurst 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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