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Cappo Name Meaning

Italian: from the Italian word cappio ‘rope slipknot’.

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


Similar surnames: Capo, Campo, Cappa, Caso, Campoy, Caputo, Capra, Sapio, Calo, Carlo

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Where is the Cappo family from?

You can see how Cappo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cappo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Cappo families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cappo's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cappo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cappo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cappo. 27% of Cappo men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Cappo women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cappo were Proprietor and Maid. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • General House Work
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cappo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cappo 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Cappo. 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 343 military records available for the last name Cappo. For the veterans among your Cappo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cappo lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cappo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cappo in 1952 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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