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Capalbo Family History

Capalbo Name Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname meaning ‘white head’ from capo ‘head’ (from Latin caput) + albo ‘white’ (from Latin albus).

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


Similar surnames: Capaldo, Cavallo, Caputo, Capasso, Catallo, Capello, Cataldo, Casillo

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Where is the Capalbo family from?

You can see how Capalbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capalbo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Capalbo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Capalbo families living in Rhode Island. This was about 24% of all the recorded Capalbo's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Capalbo families in 1920.
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What did your Capalbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capalbo. 34% of Capalbo men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Capalbo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capalbo were Presser and Laundress. .

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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
    34%
  • Foreman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Presser
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Capalbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capalbo 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Capalbo. 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 623 military records available for the last name Capalbo. For the veterans among your Capalbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capalbo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Capalbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Capalbo in 1962 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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