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Decaprio Family History

Decaprio 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: De Caprio, Di Caprio, Caprio, Vicario, Capria, Cesario, De Canio

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Where is the Decaprio family from?

You can see how Decaprio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decaprio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Decaprio families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Decaprio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decaprio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decaprio 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 Decaprio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decaprio. 43% of Decaprio men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Decaprio women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Decaprio were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Decaprio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Decaprio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decaprio 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Decaprio. 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 264 military records available for the last name Decaprio. For the veterans among your Decaprio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decaprio lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Decaprio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Decaprio in 1959 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decaprio 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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