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Capuano Family History

Capuano Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name for someone from Capua in Campania. The placename is Etruscan and means ‘city of the marshes’.

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


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Where is the Capuano family from?

You can see how Capuano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capuano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Capuano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Capuano families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Capuano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Capuano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capuano 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 Capuano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capuano. 32% of Capuano men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Capuano women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capuano were New Worker and Secretary.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    13%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Secretary
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Capuano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capuano 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Capuano. 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 Capuano. For the veterans among your Capuano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capuano lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Capuano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Capuano in 1955 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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