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Caposto Family History

Caposto Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Apostol, Agosto, Capito, Capasso, Caputo, Capote, Casto, Capotosto

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Where is the Caposto family from?

You can see how Caposto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caposto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Caposto family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caposto's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Caposto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caposto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caposto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caposto 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caposto. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caposto. For the veterans among your Caposto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caposto lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Caposto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Caposto in 1968 was 54, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caposto 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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