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Cappelli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Cappello .

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


Similar surnames: Capelli, Carelli, Cappellini, Cardelli, Castelli, Scarpelli, Fanelli

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Where is the Cappelli family from?

You can see how Cappelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappelli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cappelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Cappelli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cappelli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cappelli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cappelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cappelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cappelli. 32% of Cappelli men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Cappelli women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cappelli were Clerk and Laborer. .

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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
    32%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cappelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cappelli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cappelli. 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 820 military records available for the last name Cappelli. For the veterans among your Cappelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cappelli lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cappelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cappelli in 1945 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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