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Capen Family History

Capen Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Köppen a variant of Kopp . English (London): variant of Capon .

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


Similar surnames: Copen, Cale, Copes, Caven, Campen, Cap, Raper, Papen, Rape, Haden

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Where is the Capen family from?

You can see how Capen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Capen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Capen families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Capen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Capen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capen. 26% of Capen men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Capen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capen were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Capen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Capen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Capen. For the veterans among your Capen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Capen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Capen in 1944 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

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