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Caponegro Family History

Caponegro 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: Caponigro, Caponera, Calogero, Capone, Capener, Carneiro, Saponaro

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Where is the Caponegro family from?

You can see how Caponegro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caponegro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Caponegro families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Caponegro's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Caponegro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caponegro 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 Caponegro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caponegro. 50% of Caponegro men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Caponegro family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Caponegro lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Caponegro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Caponegro in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caponegro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caponegro 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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