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Ricapito Family History

Ricapito 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: Capito, Vicario, Caito, Riccio, Caputo, Tricarico, Rabito, Ricchio

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Where is the Ricapito family from?

You can see how Ricapito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricapito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ricapito families living in Rhode Island. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ricapito's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Ricapito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricapito 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 Ricapito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Cutter and Table Sorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ricapito. 50% of Ricapito men worked as a Stone Cutter and 100% of Ricapito women worked as a Table Sorter.

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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

  • Stone Cutter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Table Sorter
    100%

What Ricapito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Ricapito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricapito 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Ricapito. 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 71 military records available for the last name Ricapito. For the veterans among your Ricapito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricapito lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ricapito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ricapito in 1957 was 46, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ricapito

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricapito 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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