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Capezzuto Family History

Capezzuto Name Meaning

Italian (Campania): nickname from the dialect word capezzo or capizzo ‘head’ probably meaning ‘obstinate’.

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


Similar surnames: Pezzuto, Caputo, Pizzuto, Pezzuti, Spezzano, Apuzzo, Capito, Caiazzo

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Where is the Capezzuto family from?

You can see how Capezzuto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capezzuto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Capezzuto families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Capezzuto's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Capezzuto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capezzuto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capezzuto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capezzuto. 44% of Capezzuto men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Capezzuto women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Car Inspector
    13%
  • Shipper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capezzuto lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Capezzuto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Capezzuto in 1962 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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