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Capland Family History

Capland 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: Calland, Caplan, Carland, Copland, Apland, Kaplan, Harland, Marland

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Where is the Capland family from?

You can see how Capland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Capland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Capland families living in Alabama. This was about 30% of all the recorded Capland's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Capland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capland. 39% of Capland men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Capland women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capland were Engineer and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Engineer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capland lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Capland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Capland in 1971 was 80, and 89 in 1996.

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