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Capwell Name Meaning

English (West Midlands): habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. Possibly an Americanized spelling of South German Köpfel, from a diminutive of Kopf 2.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Cardell, Caswell, Capell, Cowell, Bagwell, Chappell, Maxwell

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Capwell Family Origin

Where is the Capwell family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Capwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Capwell families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Capwell families living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Capwell's in the USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Capwell families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Capwell Family Occupations

    What did your Capwell ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Capwell occupation in the USA was Farmer. 41% of Capwell's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Capwell family was Huckster. Farmer, Keeping House and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Capwell.

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    • Farmer

      41%

    • Keeping House

      6%

    • Farm Laborer

      3%

    • Huckster

      2%

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

    Capwell Historical Records

    What Capwell family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Capwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capwell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Capwell. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Capwell. For the veterans among your Capwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Capwell Life Expectancy

    What is the average Capwell lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Capwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Capwell in 1957 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capwell

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capwell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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