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Capitano Family History

Capitano Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily and Naples): status name from capitano ‘captain’ a title denoting the master of a ship an official of some kind or an officer in the army.

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


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Where is the Capitano family from?

You can see how Capitano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capitano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Capitano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Capitano families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Capitano's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Capitano families in 1891.
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What did your Capitano ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Capitano. 67% of Capitano women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Tailors Presser
    34%

What Capitano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Capitano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capitano 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Capitano. 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 299 military records available for the last name Capitano. For the veterans among your Capitano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capitano lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Capitano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Capitano in 1957 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capitano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capitano 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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