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Capparelli Family History

Capparelli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a diminutive capparello of capparo (from Latin capparo) an occupational name for a cloak or cape maker.

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


Similar surnames: Cappello, Campanella, Caldarella, Cifarelli, Ceccarelli, Carabello

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Where is the Capparelli family from?

You can see how Capparelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capparelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Capparelli families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Capparelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Capparelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capparelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capparelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capparelli. 33% of Capparelli men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Capparelli women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capparelli were Chauffeur and Saleswoman. .

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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
    33%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Chauffeur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Operator
    24%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Saleswoman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Capparelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capparelli 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 888 immigration records available for the last name Capparelli. 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 420 military records available for the last name Capparelli. For the veterans among your Capparelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capparelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Capparelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Capparelli in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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