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Capurso Family History

Capurso Surname Meaning

Italian (Apulia): habitational name from Capurso in Bari province.

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


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Where is the Capurso family from?

You can see how Capurso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capurso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Capurso families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Capurso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Capurso families in 1920.
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What did your Capurso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capurso. 60% of Capurso men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Capurso women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capurso were Truck Driver and Finisher.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Finisher
    40%

What Capurso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Capurso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capurso 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Capurso. 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 128 military records available for the last name Capurso. For the veterans among your Capurso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capurso lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Capurso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Capurso in 1963 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capurso 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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