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Capogna Family History

Capogna 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: Capone, Capon, Caronna, Carona, Campagna, Caponi, Capozza, Capo

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Where is the Capogna family from?

You can see how Capogna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capogna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Capogna family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Capogna's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Capogna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capogna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capogna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Repair was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capogna. 100% of Capogna men worked as a Shoe Repair.

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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

  • Shoe Repair
    100%

What Capogna family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capogna lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Capogna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Capogna in 1964 was 85, and 61 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capogna 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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