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Capurro Name Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname from the dialect word capurro ‘stubborn’ from capo ‘head’.

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


Similar surnames: Caputo, Carro, Curro, Capraro, Cafaro, Curto, Turro, Mauro, Capalbo

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Where is the Capurro family from?

You can see how Capurro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capurro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Capurro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Capurro families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Capurro's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Capurro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capurro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Capurro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Capurro. 39% of Capurro men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Capurro women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Capurro were New Worker and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Capurro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capurro 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 Capurro. 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 194 military records available for the last name Capurro. For the veterans among your Capurro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capurro lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Capurro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Capurro in 1962 was 87, and 80 in 2004.

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