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![Show Contents]() Capponne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Capponne comes from one of the family having 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 Capponne familyThe surname Capponne 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 Capponne familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Capponne 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 Capponne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Capponne Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Capponne have been found, including: Capon, Capun, Capoun, Caponne, Capunne, Caponn, Cappon and many more. Early Notables of the Capponne 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 Capponne Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Capponne familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Capponne, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : 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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