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Cappillo Family History

Cappillo Surname 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, Campillo, Cappiello, Carrillo, Cantillo, Cardillo, Camillo

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Where is the Cappillo family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cappillo. 50% of Cappillo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cappillo women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cappillo were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Cappillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cappillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cappillo 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 Cappillo. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cappillo. For the veterans among your Cappillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cappillo lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Cappillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cappillo in 1972 was 51, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cappillo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappillo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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