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Cappenwall Family History

Cappenwall 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: Aspinwall, Cappell, Cornwall, Chappell, Kappenman, Capell, Cappello

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Where is the Cappenwall family from?

You can see how Cappenwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappenwall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cappenwall families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cappenwall's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cappenwall families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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