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Cappelo Family History

Cappelo 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: Cappello, Cappel, Cappell, Capel, Kappel, Appel, Chappell, Happel

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Where is the Cappelo family from?

You can see how Cappelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappelo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cappelo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cappelo family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cappelo's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cappelo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappelo 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 Cappelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cappelo. 100% of Cappelo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappelo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cappelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cappelo in 1966 was 70, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cappelo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappelo 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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