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Capsey Family History

Capsey Surname Meaning

unexplained; possibly a byform of the Old Scandinavian personal name Kopsi.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Capsey family from?

You can see how Capsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Capsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Capsey families living in Shropshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Capsey's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Capsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capsey 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 Capsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Capsey. 100% of Capsey men worked as a Farmer and 87% of Capsey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Shorthand Typist
    7%
  • Cook General
    7%

What Capsey family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capsey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Capsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Capsey in 1965 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capsey 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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