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Capellas Family History

Capellas Name 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: Capella, Capellan, Capelle, Capell, Callas, Cappella, Casillas

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Where is the Capellas family from?

You can see how Capellas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capellas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Capellas families living in Hawaii. This was about 56% of all the recorded Capellas's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Capellas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capellas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capellas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capellas. 50% of Capellas 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capellas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Capellas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Capellas in 1962 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

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