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Caponigro Family History

Caponigro Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname for someone with black hair from capo ‘head’ + nigro ‘black’ (Latinized form of nero).

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


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Where is the Caponigro family from?

You can see how Caponigro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caponigro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Caponigro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Caponigro families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Caponigro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caponigro families in 1880.
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What did your Caponigro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caponigro. 25% of Caponigro men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Caponigro women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caponigro were Truck Helper and Sewing Machine Operator.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Gardener
    15%
  • Truck Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    50%

What Caponigro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Caponigro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caponigro 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Caponigro. 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 248 military records available for the last name Caponigro. For the veterans among your Caponigro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caponigro lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Caponigro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Caponigro in 1958 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caponigro 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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