History of your Surname
Get access to Caputo family records.Start a free trial

Caputo Family History

Caputo Name Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname from caputo ‘stubborn’ ‘obstinate’; also literally for someone with a large head.

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


Similar surnames: Capurro, Saputo, Capito, Scaduto, Caputi, Caputa, Capo, Camuso

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Caputo family from?

You can see how Caputo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caputo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caputo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Caputo family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Caputo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caputo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caputo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caputo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Caputo. 100% of Caputo men worked as a Labourer. .

View Census Data for Caputo | Data not to scale

*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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Caputo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Caputo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caputo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Caputo

Passenger Lists

There are 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Caputo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Caputo immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Caputo. For the veterans among your Caputo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Caputo military records

You've only scratched the surface of Caputo family history

Discover More

What is the average Caputo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Caputo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Caputo in 1951 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caputo

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Caputo family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Caputo last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial