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Cappeller Family History

Cappeller 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: Capelle, Cappello, Cappella, Chappelle, Cappell, Cappelli, Kappeler

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Where is the Cappeller family from?

You can see how Cappeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappeller family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cappeller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cappeller family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Cappeller's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Cappeller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappeller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappeller lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cappeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cappeller in 1965 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cappeller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappeller 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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