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Cappilla Family History

Cappilla 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: Cappella, Capella, Castilla, Cappello, Campillo, Cancilla, Cappola

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Where is the Cappilla family from?

You can see how Cappilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappilla family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cappilla family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cappilla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cappilla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappilla 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 Cappilla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Cappilla family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappilla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cappilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cappilla in 1965 was 87, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cappilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappilla 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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