Origins of the Capel surname
About the Capels
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Interesting facts about Capel
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Capels most likely to marry?
What are the most common Capel first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Capels
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Capels in 1921
Dressmaker
42
General Servant Domestic
36
Domestic Servant
29
Laundress
26
Living On Own Means
19
Commmon male occupations for Capels in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
79
General Labourer
38
Farm Labourer
23
Carpenter
18
Boot Maker
17
