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Capaul Family History

Capaul Surname Meaning

Swiss (Romansh): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Capaul family from?

You can see how Capaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capaul family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Capaul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Capaul families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Capaul's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Capaul families in 1880.
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What did your Capaul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capaul. 45% of Capaul men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Capaul women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Dock Cooper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Capaul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Capaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capaul 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Capaul. 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 147 military records available for the last name Capaul. For the veterans among your Capaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capaul lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Capaul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Capaul in 1957 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capaul 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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