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![Show Contents]() Capern History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Capern is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a poultry farmer, having derived from the Old French word Capone. The surname also has origins as a nickname, which refers to a young hen. Early Origins of the Capern familyThe surname Capern was first found in Cambridgeshire, where one of the first records of the name was Simon Capun was listed in the Feet of Fines in 1227. Early History of the Capern familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Capern research. Another 179 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1382, 1400, 1480, 1500, 1530, 1533, 1539, 1541, 1550, 1557, 1757, 1800, 1827 and 1862 are included under the topic Early Capern History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Capern Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Capern are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Capern include Capon, Capun, Capoun, Caponne, Capunne, Caponn, Cappon and many more. Early Notables of the Capern familyNotables of this surname at this time include: William Capon (1480-1550), an English churchman and scholar; and his brother, John Capon alias Salcot (d. 1557), Bishop of Salisbury...
Another 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Capern Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Capern familyMany English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Capern or a variant listed above: Edward Capon, a bonded passenger, who came to Barbados in 1663; Jacob and Jane Capon, who settled in Virginia in 1708; Rowland Capon, a bonded passenger, who arrived in America in 1769.
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