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Capasso Name Meaning

Italian (southern mainly Naples): from an Italianized form of Spanish capaz ‘competent able’; it is the name of an old Neapolitan family.

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


Similar surnames: Cafasso, Galasso, Capano, Capaldo, Caso, Casano, Capurso, Marasco

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Where is the Capasso family from?

You can see how Capasso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capasso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Capasso families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Capasso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Capasso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capasso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capasso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capasso. 34% of Capasso men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Capasso women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capasso were Truck Driver and Floor Girl. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    29%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Packer
    10%
  • Floor Girl
    7%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Capasso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capasso 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Capasso. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 785 military records available for the last name Capasso. For the veterans among your Capasso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capasso lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Capasso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Capasso in 1940 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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