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Capizzi Family History

Capizzi Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from a place called Capizzi in Messina province Sicily.

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


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Where is the Capizzi family from?

You can see how Capizzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capizzi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Capizzi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Capizzi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Capizzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capizzi 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 Capizzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capizzi. 33% of Capizzi men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Capizzi women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capizzi were Operator and Teacher.

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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
    33%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    35%
  • Trimmer
    15%
  • Seamer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Capizzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Capizzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capizzi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Capizzi. 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 622 military records available for the last name Capizzi. For the veterans among your Capizzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capizzi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Capizzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Capizzi in 1955 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

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