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Capito Family History

Capito Name Meaning

Italian (also Capitò): from a shortened form of the medieval Greek personal name Agapitos meaning ‘dear beloved’. German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Haupt or Kopf ‘head’ or of Köpfel a very rare diminutive (formerly found in Alsace France) of the latter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Catino, Rabito, Carpio, Caputo, Comito, Apitz, Caito, Catto, Davino

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Where is the Capito family from?

You can see how Capito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capito family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Capito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Capito families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Capito's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capito families in 1891.
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What did your Capito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capito. 47% of Capito men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Capito women worked as a Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Welder
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Capito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capito census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 416 immigration records available for the last name Capito. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 737 military records available for the last name Capito. For the veterans among your Capito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capito lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Capito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Capito in 1955 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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