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Cafiero Family History

Cafiero Name Meaning

Italian (southern): probably from Arabic kāfir ‘infidel’. Compare Cafaro .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cafaro, Canino, Aufiero, Calogero, Caro, Calico, Carillo, Vairo

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Where is the Cafiero family from?

You can see how Cafiero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cafiero family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cafiero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Cafiero families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cafiero's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cafiero families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cafiero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cafiero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cafiero. 11% of Cafiero men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Cafiero women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cafiero were Mechanic and Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Helper
    9%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    19%
  • Dressmaker
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cafiero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cafiero 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cafiero. 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 634 military records available for the last name Cafiero. For the veterans among your Cafiero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cafiero lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cafiero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cafiero in 1945 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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