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Capua Family History

Capua Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Capua in Caserta province.

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


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Where is the Capua family from?

You can see how Capua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capua family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Capua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Capua families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Capua's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Capua families in 1920.
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What did your Capua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capua. 52% of Capua men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Capua women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capua were Tailor and New Worker.

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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
    52%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

What Capua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Capua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capua 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Capua. 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 432 military records available for the last name Capua. For the veterans among your Capua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capua lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Capua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Capua in 1958 was 45, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capua 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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