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Cafone Family History

Cafone 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: Capone, Catone, Cofone, Carone, Cane, Carne, Caron, Carbone, Caton

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Where is the Cafone family from?

You can see how Cafone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cafone family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cafone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Cafone families living in New Jersey. This was about 58% of all the recorded Cafone's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cafone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cafone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cafone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cafone. 23% of Cafone men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Cafone women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cafone were Proprietor and Mach 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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Printer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Mach Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Cafone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cafone 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Cafone. 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 100 military records available for the last name Cafone. For the veterans among your Cafone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cafone lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cafone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cafone in 1949 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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