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Caprio Family History

Caprio Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily Naples Cosenza): see Di Caprio.

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


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Where is the Caprio family from?

You can see how Caprio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caprio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 35 Caprio families living in New Jersey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Caprio's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Caprio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caprio 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 Caprio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caprio. 22% of Caprio men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Caprio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caprio were Salesman and Packer.

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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
    22%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Tailor
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    8%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Packer
    7%

What Caprio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Caprio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caprio 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Caprio. 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 Caprio. For the veterans among your Caprio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caprio lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Caprio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Caprio in 1944 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caprio 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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