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Cafro Family History

Cafro 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: Carro, Caro, Cafaro, Cairo, Cao, Capo, Aro, Caron, Carl, Cerro

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Where is the Cafro family from?

You can see how Cafro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cafro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cafro family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cafro's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Cafro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cafro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cafro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cafro. 60% of Cafro men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cafro women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Cafro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cafro 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cafro. 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 36 military records available for the last name Cafro. For the veterans among your Cafro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cafro lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Cafro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cafro in 1968 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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