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Decapua Family History

Decapua Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: De Capua, Di Capua, Decatur, Capua, De Alba, Capra, Cappa, Declue

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Where is the Decapua family from?

You can see how Decapua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decapua family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Decapua families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Decapua's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decapua families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decapua 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 Decapua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decapua. 46% of Decapua men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Decapua women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Decapua were Truck Driver 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
    46%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
  • Presser
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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What Decapua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Decapua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decapua 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Decapua. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 136 military records available for the last name Decapua. For the veterans among your Decapua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decapua lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Decapua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Decapua in 1962 was 79, and 59 in 2004.

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