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Yaffa Family History

Yaffa 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: Raffa, Baffa, Yaffe, Jaffa, Kafka, Boffa, Gaff, Haff, Taffe, Raff

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Where is the Yaffa family from?

You can see how Yaffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaffa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Yaffa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yaffa families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Yaffa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yaffa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaffa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yaffa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Dealer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Yaffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaffa 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Yaffa. 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 63 military records available for the last name Yaffa. For the veterans among your Yaffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaffa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Yaffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yaffa in 1965 was 82, and 93 in 2003.

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