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Capisto Family History

Capisto 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: Capito, Christo, Lepisto, Calixto, Maisto, Caito, Cristo, Capasso

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Where is the Capisto family from?

You can see how Capisto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capisto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Capisto families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Capisto's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Capisto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capisto 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Capisto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capisto 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 Capisto. 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 Capisto. For the veterans among your Capisto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capisto lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Capisto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Capisto in 1972 was 79, and 97 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capisto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capisto 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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