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Catapano Family History

Catapano Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): status name from catapano the title of a high-ranking official with judicial administrative and economic jurisdiction.

It is a borrowing from Byzantine catepano ‘superintendent’.

This term reflects the historical influence of Byzantine governance in Southern Italy.

The catapano was responsible for overseeing various aspects of administration and law.

Understanding this role provides insight into the complex interplay of cultures in the region.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Catapano family from?

You can see how Catapano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catapano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 38 Catapano families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Catapano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Catapano families in 1920.
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What did your Catapano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catapano. 29% of Catapano men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Catapano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catapano were Plasterer and Saleslady.

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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
    29%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Plasterer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    29%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Dressmaker
    10%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Catapano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Catapano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catapano 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Catapano. 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 603 military records available for the last name Catapano. For the veterans among your Catapano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catapano lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Catapano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Catapano in 1954 was 24, and 82 in 2004.

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