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Mezzacappa Name Meaning

Italian (mainly Molise): variant of Mezzacapa an unflattering nickname for someone of limited intelligence from mezza ‘half’ + capa ‘head’. Compare Mezzatesta .

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


Similar surnames: Mezzatesta, Sciarappa, Pezza, Zappa, Mazzuca, Mezzanotte, Cappa

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Where is the Mezzacappa family from?

You can see how Mezzacappa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mezzacappa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mezzacappa families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mezzacappa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mezzacappa families in 1920.
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What did your Mezzacappa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mezzacappa. 42% of Mezzacappa 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
    42%
  • Bleach Water
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Cammer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Mezzacappa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mezzacappa 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Mezzacappa. 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 86 military records available for the last name Mezzacappa. For the veterans among your Mezzacappa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mezzacappa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mezzacappa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mezzacappa in 1966 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

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