This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Capistrano family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Capistrano Family History

Capistrano Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): possibly a nickname from capo ‘head’ (from Latin caput) + strano ‘strange’ (from Latin extraneus) used to denote an eccentric person.

Alternatively a habitational name from a place called Capestrano in L'Aquila province. This surname is rare in Italy.

Hispanic (mainly Philippines): from a shortened form of Spanish San Juan Capistrano a personal name bestowed in honor of Saint John of Capistrano (1386–1456) a Christian saint from Capestrano in Italy.

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


Similar surnames: 

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Capistrano family from?

You can see how Capistrano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capistrano family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capistrano families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Capistrano families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Capistrano's in USA. California had the highest population of Capistrano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capistrano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Capistrano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capistrano. 100% of Capistrano men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Capistrano | 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.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Capistrano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Capistrano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capistrano census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Capistrano

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Capistrano. 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 Capistrano immigration records

Draft Cards

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

View all Capistrano military records

You've only scratched the surface of Capistrano family history

Discover More

What is the average Capistrano lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Capistrano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Capistrano in 1973 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Capistrano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capistrano 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Capistrano family tree

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