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Capozza Family History

Capozza Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): variant of Capoccia.

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


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Where is the Capozza family from?

You can see how Capozza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capozza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Capozza families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Capozza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Capozza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capozza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capozza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capozza. 43% of Capozza men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Capozza women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capozza were Barber 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
    43%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Barber
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Hand Finisher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Capozza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Capozza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capozza 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Capozza. 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 252 military records available for the last name Capozza. For the veterans among your Capozza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capozza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Capozza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Capozza in 1963 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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