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Capdevielle Family History

Capdevielle 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: Mandeville, Deville, Capelle, Vandewiele, Carville, Landreville

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Where is the Capdevielle family from?

You can see how Capdevielle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capdevielle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Capdevielle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Capdevielle families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Capdevielle's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Capdevielle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capdevielle 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 Capdevielle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capdevielle 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 Capdevielle. 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 Capdevielle. For the veterans among your Capdevielle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capdevielle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Capdevielle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Capdevielle in 1960 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capdevielle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capdevielle 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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