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Capotosto Family History

Capotosto Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from capo ‘head’ + tosto ‘hard’.

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


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Where is the Capotosto family from?

You can see how Capotosto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capotosto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Capotosto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Capotosto family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Capotosto's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Capotosto families in 1911.
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What did your Capotosto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capotosto. 50% of Capotosto men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Capotosto women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capotosto were Miner and Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Shoemaker
    30%
  • Miner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Capotosto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Capotosto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capotosto 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Capotosto. 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 123 military records available for the last name Capotosto. For the veterans among your Capotosto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capotosto lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Capotosto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Capotosto in 1958 was 56, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capotosto 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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