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Caffall Family History

Caffall 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: Saffell, Cahall, Fall, Carnell, Castell, Cardell, Carballo, Caddell

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Where is the Caffall family from?

You can see how Caffall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caffall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Caffall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Caffall families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Caffall's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Caffall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caffall 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 Caffall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caffall. 18% of Caffall men worked as a Contractor and 50% of Caffall women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caffall were Laborer and Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Contractor
    18%
  • Floor Finisher
    12%
  • Financier
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caffall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caffall 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Caffall. 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 226 military records available for the last name Caffall. For the veterans among your Caffall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caffall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Caffall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Caffall in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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