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Cappell Family History

Cappell Name Meaning

English: variant of Capell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cappel, Capell, Capel, Carvell, Chappel, Chapell, Capwell, Cattell

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Where is the Cappell family from?

You can see how Cappell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cappell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Cappell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cappell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cappell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cappell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cappell. 27% of Cappell men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cappell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cappell were Fisherman and 0. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Fisherman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • House Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • 0
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cappell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cappell 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Cappell. 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 589 military records available for the last name Cappell. For the veterans among your Cappell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cappell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cappell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cappell in 1961 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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