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Capenhurst Family History

Capenhurst 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: Akehurst, Batenhorst, Capehart, Ashurst, Capers, Crowhurst, Bathurst

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Where is the Capenhurst family from?

You can see how Capenhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capenhurst family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Capenhurst families living in Leicestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Capenhurst's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Capenhurst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capenhurst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capenhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Capenhurst. 100% of Capenhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capenhurst lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Capenhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Capenhurst in 1972 was 79, and 96 in 1986.

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