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Capio Family History

Capio 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: Capo, Carpio, Capito, Sapio, Caprio, Cappo, Cao, Cap, Cai, Carro

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Where is the Capio family from?

You can see how Capio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capio family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Capio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Capio family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Capio's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Capio families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lather was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capio. 60% of Capio men worked as a Lather. .

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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

  • Lather
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capio lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Capio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Capio in 1975 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

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