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Origins of the Capewell surname

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About the Capewells

We have a total number of 9990 records for people with the last name Capewell.

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Where do most Capewells live?

In 1921, most Capewells lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Capewells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 9,430 records for the Capewell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Capewells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Capewells.

What are the most common Capewell first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Capewells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Capewells in 1921
Dressmaker

26

General Servant Domestic

24

Charwoman

21

Domestic Servant

21

General Servant

21

Common Male occupations for Capewells in 1921
Coal Miner

39

Agricultural Labourer

38

Bricklayer

28

Farm Labourer

28

General Labourer

26

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