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Capodanno Family History

Capodanno Surname Meaning

Italian (Naples): from the personal name Capodanno traditionally bestowed on male children born on the day of Capodanno January 1st (‘head of the year’).

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


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Where is the Capodanno family from?

You can see how Capodanno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capodanno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Capodanno families living in Massachusetts. This was about 42% of all the recorded Capodanno's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Capodanno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capodanno 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 Capodanno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capodanno. 37% of Capodanno men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Capodanno women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capodanno were Dyer and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Barber
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Dyer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Capodanno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Capodanno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capodanno 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Capodanno. 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 213 military records available for the last name Capodanno. For the veterans among your Capodanno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capodanno lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Capodanno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Capodanno in 1953 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

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