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Capellman Family History

Capellman 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: Capellan, Capella, Spellman, Pellman, Allman, Capelle, Callan

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Where is the Capellman family from?

You can see how Capellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capellman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Capellman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Capellman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Capellman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capellman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capellman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Capellman 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 Capellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capellman 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 Capellman. 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 Capellman. For the veterans among your Capellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capellman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Capellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Capellman in 1964 was 86, and 72 in 2003.

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