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Capsel Family History

Capsel 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: Capel, Cassel, Cappel, Camel, Cape, Hassel, Kappel, Appel, Capek

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Where is the Capsel family from?

You can see how Capsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capsel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Capsel families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Capsel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Capsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Capsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capsel. 60% of Capsel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Capsel family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capsel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Capsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Capsel in 1964 was 66, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capsel 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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