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Capple Family History

Capple 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: Apple, Copple, Caple, Chapple, Kapple, Capel, Happe, Cape, Capelle

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Where is the Capple family from?

You can see how Capple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capple family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Capple families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Capple families living in Somerset. This was about 38% of all the recorded Capple's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Capple families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capple 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 Capple ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capple lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Capple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Capple in 1960 was 61, and 104 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capple

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capple 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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