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Cafin Family History

Cafin 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: Cain, Cavin, Chafin, Gavin, Hain, Bain, Cai, Main, Marin, Sabin

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Where is the Cafin family from?

You can see how Cafin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cafin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cafin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cafin families living in Arkansas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cafin's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Cafin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cafin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cafin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cafin. 100% of Cafin men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Cafin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cafin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cafin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cafin. For the veterans among your Cafin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cafin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Cafin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cafin in 1968 was 80, and 65 in 2002.

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