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Capparella Family History

Capparella 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: Capparelli, Cantarella, Campanella, Caldarella, Cappella, Casarella

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Where is the Capparella family from?

You can see how Capparella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capparella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Capparella families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Capparella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Capparella families in 1920.
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What did your Capparella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capparella. 35% of Capparella men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Capparella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capparella were Truck Driver and Works In Drawning Room. .

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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
    35%
  • Solderer
    15%
  • Welder
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Works In Drawning Room
    40%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Capparella lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Capparella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Capparella in 1949 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

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