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Capling Family History

Capling Name 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: Caplin, Carling, Apling, Carlin, Chaplin, Halling, Harling, Darling

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Where is the Capling family from?

You can see how Capling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Capling families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 62 Capling families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Capling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Capling families in 1911.
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What did your Capling ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Capling. 67% of Capling men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Capling women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capling were Labourer and Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Electrician
    9%
  • Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Capling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Capling in 1963 was 70, and 53 in 2003.

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