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Caprino Family History

Caprino 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: Carrino, Caprio, Carino, Cerino, Carlino, Cipriano, Camino, Caplin

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Where is the Caprino family from?

You can see how Caprino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caprino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Caprino families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Caprino's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Caprino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caprino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caprino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caprino. 46% of Caprino men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Caprino women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caprino were Proprietor and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    46%
  • Dress Presser
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    72%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caprino lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Caprino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Caprino in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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