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Cappellin Family History

Cappellin 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: Cappellini, Cappelli, Cappellino, Cappello, Cappella, Capellan

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Where is the Cappellin family from?

You can see how Cappellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappellin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cappellin families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cappellin's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Cappellin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappellin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cappellin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cappellin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappellin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Cappellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cappellin in 1969 was 53, and 66 in 2001.

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