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Capriano Family History

Capriano 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: Cipriano, Cyprian, Mariano, Capria, Casciano, Capitano, Capuano

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Where is the Capriano family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capriano. 100% of Capriano 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 Capriano family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capriano lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Capriano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Capriano in 1982 was 85, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capriano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capriano 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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