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Cappalli Family History

Cappalli 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: Cappelli, Cappello, Cappella, Capparelli, Cappell, Capelli, Cavalli

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Where is the Cappalli family from?

You can see how Cappalli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappalli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cappalli family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cappalli's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Cappalli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappalli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cappalli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Oper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cappalli. 100% of Cappalli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cappalli women worked as a Machine Oper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Oper
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappalli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cappalli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cappalli in 1966 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappalli 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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