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Cafazzo Family History

Cafazzo 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: Caiazzo, Palazzo, Casazza, Cafasso, Ragazzo, Cafaro, Caiazza, Gazzo

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Where is the Cafazzo family from?

You can see how Cafazzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cafazzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cafazzo families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cafazzo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cafazzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cafazzo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cafazzo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cafazzo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Cafazzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cafazzo 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Cafazzo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Cafazzo. For the veterans among your Cafazzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cafazzo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cafazzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cafazzo in 1964 was 69, and 58 in 2003.

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