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Capestro Family History

Capestro Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Castro, Calistro, Caesar, Calero, Cassaro, Petro, Capers, Mastro

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Where is the Capestro family from?

You can see how Capestro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capestro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capestro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Capestro families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Capestro's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Capestro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capestro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capestro lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Capestro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Capestro in 1954 was 53, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capestro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capestro 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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