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Cappella Family History

Cappella Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called with cappella ‘chapel’ or a topographic name for someone who lived by a chapel.

Variant of Cappello.

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


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Where is the Cappella family from?

You can see how Cappella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cappella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cappella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cappella family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cappella's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cappella families in 1911.
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What did your Cappella ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cappella. 100% of Cappella men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cappella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cappella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cappella 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Cappella. 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 472 military records available for the last name Cappella. For the veterans among your Cappella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cappella lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cappella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cappella in 1950 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cappella 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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