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Capece Family History

Capece Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from a shortened form of Cacapece an unflattering nickname meaning ‘pitch shitter’. This is the name of an old Neapolitan family.

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


Similar surnames: Cape, Cece, Cacace, Happe, Capone, Caleca, Capel, Capek, Cale

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Where is the Capece family from?

You can see how Capece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capece family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capece families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Capece families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Capece's in USA. New York had the highest population of Capece families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capece surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capece ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capece. 33% of Capece men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Capece women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capece were New Worker 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
    33%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Romper Operator
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Capece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capece 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Capece. 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 648 military records available for the last name Capece. For the veterans among your Capece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capece lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Capece life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Capece in 1956 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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