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Capwell Family History

Capwell Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire): variant of Capewell probably a hypercorrect form of Capell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Capwell family from?

You can see how Capwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Capwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Capwell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Capwell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Capwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capwell 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 Capwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Capwell. 100% of Capwell 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 Capwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Capwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capwell 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Capwell. 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 Capwell. For the veterans among your Capwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capwell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Capwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Capwell in 1957 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capwell 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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