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Capoccia Family History

Capoccia Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from a diminutive of capo ‘head’ (see Capo ) applied as an occupational name for a farm overseer chief shepherd or herdsman or occasionally perhaps for the head of a family particularly in an immigrant community.

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


Similar surnames: Coccia, Cappuccio, Scaccia, Caponera, Canova, Caniglia, Paniccia

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Where is the Capoccia family from?

You can see how Capoccia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capoccia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Capoccia families living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Capoccia's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Capoccia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capoccia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capoccia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and General Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capoccia. 36% of Capoccia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Capoccia women worked as a General Work. .

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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
    36%
  • Machine Operator
    22%
  • Cement Finisher
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Work
    100%
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What Capoccia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Capoccia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capoccia 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Capoccia. 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 167 military records available for the last name Capoccia. For the veterans among your Capoccia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capoccia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Capoccia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Capoccia in 1965 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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