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Capretti Family History

Capretti 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: Capretta, Paretti, Carretta, Papetti, Caplette, Pretti, Catrett

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Where is the Capretti family from?

You can see how Capretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capretti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Capretti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Capretti families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Capretti's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capretti families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capretti 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 Capretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capretti. 100% of Capretti 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%

What Capretti family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capretti lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Capretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Capretti in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capretti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capretti 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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