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Capanna Family History

Capanna Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of the places called with the word capanna ‘cabin’.

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


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Where is the Capanna family from?

You can see how Capanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capanna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Capanna families living in New Jersey. This was about 28% of all the recorded Capanna's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Capanna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capanna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Capanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capanna. 50% of Capanna men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Capanna women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capanna were Plumber and Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Plumber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Winder
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Capanna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Capanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capanna 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Capanna. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Capanna. For the veterans among your Capanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capanna lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Capanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Capanna in 1952 was 28, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capanna ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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