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Capuana Family History

Capuana 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: Capuano, Caruana, Campana, Cabana, Caprara, Caplan, Capano, Capan

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Where is the Capuana family from?

You can see how Capuana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capuana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Capuana families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Capuana's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Capuana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capuana 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 Capuana ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Barber
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Capuana family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Capuana lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Capuana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Capuana in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capuana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capuana 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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