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Caponigri Family History

Caponigri 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: Caponigro, Caponera, Caponi, Capone, Capon, Canonico, Capener, Caliri

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Where is the Caponigri family from?

You can see how Caponigri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caponigri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Caponigri families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Caponigri's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Caponigri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caponigri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caponigri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caponigri. 34% of Caponigri men worked as a Manager and 100% of Caponigri women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caponigri lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Caponigri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Caponigri in 1964 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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