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Caputi Family History

Caputi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Caputo.

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


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Where is the Caputi family from?

You can see how Caputi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caputi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Caputi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Caputi families living in New York. This was about 51% of all the recorded Caputi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caputi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caputi 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 Caputi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caputi. 19% of Caputi men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Caputi women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caputi were New Worker and Button Sewer.

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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
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Button Sewer
    25%

What Caputi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caputi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caputi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caputi. 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 452 military records available for the last name Caputi. For the veterans among your Caputi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caputi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Caputi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Caputi in 1960 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caputi 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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