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Caracappa Name Meaning

Italian: apparently from cara ‘dear’ + cappa ‘hood’. The application is unclear.

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


Similar surnames: Cappa, Caradonna, Caravella, Farace, Mezzacappa, Caramanica

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Where is the Caracappa family from?

You can see how Caracappa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caracappa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Caracappa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Caracappa families living in New York. This was about 72% of all the recorded Caracappa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caracappa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caracappa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caracappa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caracappa. 41% of Caracappa men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Caracappa women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caracappa were Helper and New Worker. .

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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
    41%
  • Barber
    28%
  • Chauffeur
    14%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Typist
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
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What Caracappa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Caracappa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caracappa 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Caracappa. 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 247 military records available for the last name Caracappa. For the veterans among your Caracappa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caracappa lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Caracappa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caracappa in 1956 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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