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Caputo Family History

Caputo Name Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname from caputo ‘stubborn’ ‘obstinate’; also literally for someone with a large head.

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


Similar surnames: Capurro, Saputo, Capito, Scaduto, Caputi, Caputa, Capo, Camuso

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Where is the Caputo family from?

You can see how Caputo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caputo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caputo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Caputo families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Caputo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caputo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caputo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caputo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caputo. 19% of Caputo men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Caputo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caputo were Chauffeur and Housewife. .

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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
    19%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • New Worker
    4%
  • Chauffeur
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Packer
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Caputo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caputo 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Caputo. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Caputo. For the veterans among your Caputo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caputo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Caputo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Caputo in 1951 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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