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Caffarelli Family History

Caffarelli 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: Cafarelli, Cifarelli, Capparelli, Raffaelli, Caldarelli, Cafarella

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Where is the Caffarelli family from?

You can see how Caffarelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caffarelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Caffarelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Caffarelli families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Caffarelli's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Caffarelli families in 1920.
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What did your Caffarelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caffarelli. 43% of Caffarelli men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Caffarelli women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caffarelli were Proprietor Attendant and Proprietor. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Presser
    15%
  • Proprietor Attendant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%
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Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Caffarelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caffarelli 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Caffarelli. 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 109 military records available for the last name Caffarelli. For the veterans among your Caffarelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caffarelli lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Caffarelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Caffarelli in 1956 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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