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Capaldi Family History

Capaldi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Capaldo.

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


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Where is the Capaldi family from?

You can see how Capaldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capaldi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Capaldi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Capaldi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Capaldi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Capaldi families in 1920.
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What did your Capaldi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capaldi. 30% of Capaldi men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Capaldi women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capaldi were New Worker and Folder.

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Weaver
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Folder
    10%

What Capaldi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Capaldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capaldi 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 973 immigration records available for the last name Capaldi. 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 599 military records available for the last name Capaldi. For the veterans among your Capaldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capaldi lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Capaldi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Capaldi in 1949 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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