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Cappelano Family History

Cappelano 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: Cappello, Cappellino, Copeland, Catalano, Castelan, Appelhans

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Where is the Cappelano family from?

You can see how Cappelano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappelano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cappelano family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cappelano's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Cappelano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappelano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cappelano ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cappelano ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cappelano lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Cappelano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cappelano in 1978 was 79, and 87 in 1994.

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