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![Show Contents]() Capponn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The many generations and branches of the Capponn family can all place the origins of their surname with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. Their name reveals that an early member 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 Capponn familyThe surname Capponn 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 Capponn familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Capponn 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 Capponn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Capponn Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Capponn were recorded, including Capon, Capun, Capoun, Caponne, Capunne, Caponn, Cappon and many more. Early Notables of the Capponn 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 Capponn Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Capponn familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Capponn family emigrate to North America: 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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