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Cappell Family History

Cappell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Capell.

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


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Where is the Cappell family from?

You can see how Cappell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cappell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Cappell families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cappell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cappell families in 1911.
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What did your Cappell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cappell. 27% of Cappell men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cappell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cappell were Fisherman and 0.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Fisherman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • House Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • 0
    25%

What Cappell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cappell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cappell 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Cappell. 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 589 military records available for the last name Cappell. For the veterans among your Cappell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cappell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cappell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cappell in 1961 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cappell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappell 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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