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Capria Family History

Capria Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname from the dialect word capria ‘doe’ ‘wild goat’ (from Latin caprea ‘wild goat’)

and figuratively ‘capstan’ ‘windlass’ probably used as a metonymic occupational name.

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


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Where is the Capria family from?

You can see how Capria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capria family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Capria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Capria families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Capria's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Capria families in 1911.
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What did your Capria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capria. 31% of Capria men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Capria women worked as an 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
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Capria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Capria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capria 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Capria. 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 Capria. For the veterans among your Capria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capria lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Capria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Capria in 1965 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capria 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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