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Caproni Family History

Caproni Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a nickname or occupational name from an augmentative derivative of capra ‘nanny goat’.

(see Capra).

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


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Where is the Caproni family from?

You can see how Caproni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caproni family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Caproni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Caproni families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Caproni's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caproni families in 1891.
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What did your Caproni ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caproni. 100% of Caproni women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Caproni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Caproni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caproni 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Caproni. 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 324 military records available for the last name Caproni. For the veterans among your Caproni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caproni lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Caproni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caproni in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caproni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caproni 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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