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Cappelen Family History

Cappelen 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: Cappello, Cappella, Cappel, Cappell, Cappelli, Kappeler, Apple, Capel

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Where is the Cappelen family from?

You can see how Cappelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappelen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cappelen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cappelen family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Cappelen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Cappelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappelen 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 Cappelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cappelen. 100% of Cappelen men worked as a Meat Cutter.

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappelen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cappelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cappelen in 1951 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cappelen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappelen 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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