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Decapitani Family History

Decapitani 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: Capitani, Capitano, Kapitan, Damiani, Cattani, Delaplane, De Piano

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Where is the Decapitani family from?

You can see how Decapitani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decapitani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decapitani family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Decapitani's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decapitani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decapitani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Decapitani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decapitani 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Decapitani. 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 military records available for the last name Decapitani. For the veterans among your Decapitani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decapitani lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Decapitani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Decapitani in 1966 was 79, and 66 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decapitani 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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