The origins of the Caperon surname date back to the time of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It comes from an early member of the family who was a person who worked as chaperon. is derived from the Norman French word capron and from the Old French word chaperon, which both mean a hood or cap. This bearer of this surname was a person who made or sold hoods and caps.
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Early Origins of the Caperon family
The surname Caperon was first found in Berkshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Caperon family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Caperon research. Another 134 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1130, 1154, 1273, 1327, 1400, 1550 and 1788 are included under the topic Early Caperon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Caperon Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Caperon has been spelled many different ways, including Capron, Caperun, Caperoner, Chaperon, Caperon, Capronne and many more.
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Early Notables of the Caperon family
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Migration of the Caperon family
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Caperons to arrive in North America: Peter Capron who arrived in Texas in 1846.
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