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Capley Family History

Capley Surname Meaning

Possibly also an Americanized form of Swiss German Käppeli: topographic name for someone living near a chapel (Middle High German kappel).

Americanized form of German Keppel.

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


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Where is the Capley family from?

You can see how Capley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Capley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Capley families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Capley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Capley families in 1911.
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What did your Capley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capley. 32% of Capley men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Capley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capley were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Capley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capley 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Capley. 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 479 military records available for the last name Capley. For the veterans among your Capley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Capley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Capley in 1956 was 26, and 71 in 2004.

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