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Capperauld Family History

Capperauld 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: Rampersaud, Cappello, Catterall, Capaul, Coppernoll, Kopperud, Capper

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Where is the Capperauld family from?

You can see how Capperauld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capperauld family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Capperauld families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Capperauld families living in Ayrshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Capperauld's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Capperauld families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capperauld 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 Capperauld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Capperauld. 100% of Capperauld 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
    100%

What Capperauld family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capperauld lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Capperauld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Capperauld in 1984 was 77, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capperauld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capperauld 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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