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Capossela Family History

Capossela 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: Caponera, Cassel, Cassella, Cassell, Carosella, Cassels, Capel

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Where is the Capossela family from?

You can see how Capossela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capossela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Capossela families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Capossela's in USA. New York had the highest population of Capossela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capossela 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 Capossela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capossela. 67% of Capossela men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Capossela family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capossela lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Capossela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Capossela in 1958 was 54, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capossela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capossela 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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