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Capitani Family History

Capitani Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of Capitano.

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


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Where is the Capitani family from?

You can see how Capitani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capitani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Capitani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Capitani families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Capitani's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Capitani families in 1920.
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What did your Capitani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capitani. 37% of Capitani men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Capitani women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capitani were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    37%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Capitani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Capitani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capitani 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Capitani. 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 243 military records available for the last name Capitani. For the veterans among your Capitani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capitani lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Capitani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Capitani in 1962 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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