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Caflisch Name Meaning

Swiss German: possibly from a shortened form of Kalbfleisch literally ‘calf meat’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a butcher who sold mainly veal or a nickname for a young immature ‘half-baked’ person (compare Kalbfleisch ). According to the Schweizer Idiotikon veal was regarded as meat of inferior quality.

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


Similar surnames: Baisch, Wallisch, Kalich, Frisch, Eisch, Malich, Raisch, Fleisch

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Where is the Caflisch family from?

You can see how Caflisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caflisch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Caflisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Caflisch family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caflisch's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Caflisch families in 1891.
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What did your Caflisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caflisch. 45% of Caflisch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Caflisch women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Day Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Caflisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caflisch 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Caflisch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 138 military records available for the last name Caflisch. For the veterans among your Caflisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caflisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Caflisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Caflisch in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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