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![Show Contents]() Capunne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The founding heritage of the Capunne family is in the Anglo-Saxon culture that once dominated in Britain. The name Capunne comes from when one of the family 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 Capunne familyThe surname Capunne 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 Capunne familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Capunne 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 Capunne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Capunne Spelling VariationsThe 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. Capunne has been spelled many different ways, including Capon, Capun, Capoun, Caponne, Capunne, Caponn, Cappon and many more. Early Notables of the Capunne 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 Capunne Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Capunne familyThousands 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 Capunnes to arrive in 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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