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Capriola Family History

Capriola Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname from capriola ‘doe’ also ‘somersault’.

It may also be a habitational name from any of the places called Capriola, Capriolo.

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


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Where is the Capriola family from?

You can see how Capriola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capriola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Capriola families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Capriola's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Capriola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capriola 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 Capriola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capriola. 55% of Capriola men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Capriola women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    55%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Printer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Capriola family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capriola lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Capriola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Capriola in 1958 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capriola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capriola 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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