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Capelli Family History

Capelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Capello.

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


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Where is the Capelli family from?

You can see how Capelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Capelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Capelli families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Capelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Capelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capelli 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 Capelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Capelli. 100% of Capelli women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Capelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Capelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capelli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Capelli. 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 647 military records available for the last name Capelli. For the veterans among your Capelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capelli lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Capelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Capelli in 1942 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capelli 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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