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Caputa Family History

Caputa Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): variant of Caputo.

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


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Where is the Caputa family from?

You can see how Caputa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caputa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Caputa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Caputa family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caputa's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Caputa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caputa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caputa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caputa. 44% of Caputa men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Caputa women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caputa were Machinist and Laborer.

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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
    44%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Caputa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caputa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caputa 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Caputa. 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 223 military records available for the last name Caputa. For the veterans among your Caputa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caputa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Caputa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Caputa in 1964 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caputa 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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