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Capoferri Family History

Capoferri Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Caponera, Calogero, Lapierre, Capone, Carberry, Kapfer, Capers, Cofer

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Where is the Capoferri family from?

You can see how Capoferri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capoferri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Capoferri families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Capoferri's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Capoferri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capoferri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capoferri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Oper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capoferri. 67% of Capoferri men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Capoferri women worked as a Machine Oper. .

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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
    67%
  • Finisher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Oper
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capoferri lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Capoferri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Capoferri in 1964 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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