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Capati Name Meaning

Italian (Viterbo in Lazio): probably a nickname but the origin is uncertain: perhaps from capata ‘head-butt’ (from capo ‘head’) or cappato ‘one who wears a cloak’ figuratively ‘respectable person’ (from cappa ‘cloak’).

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


Similar surnames: Caputi, Galati, Zapata, Caspari, Capaul, Capito, Casali, Caputo

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Where is the Capati family from?

You can see how Capati families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capati family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Capati families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Capati family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Capati's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Capati families in 1920.
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What did your Capati ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capati. 100% of Capati men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Capati. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capati 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Capati. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Capati. For the veterans among your Capati ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capati lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Capati life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Capati in 1970 was 69, and 72 in 2003.

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