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Capitola Family History

Capitola 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: Capito, Caiola, Cappola, Spatola, Kantola, Capella, Coppola, Spinola

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Where is the Capitola family from?

You can see how Capitola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capitola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Capitola families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Capitola's in USA. New York had the highest population of Capitola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capitola 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 Capitola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capitola. 60% of Capitola men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Capitola 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
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Capitola family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capitola lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Capitola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Capitola in 1951 was 34, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capitola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capitola 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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