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Cafara Family History

Cafara Surname 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: Camara, Cafaro, Safar, Kamara, Basara, Chiara, Cambra, Fara, Capra

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Where is the Cafara family from?

You can see how Cafara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cafara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Cafara families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cafara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cafara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cafara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cafara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Piece Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cafara. 50% of Cafara women worked as a Piece Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Piece Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Cafara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Cafara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cafara 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Cafara. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cafara. For the veterans among your Cafara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cafara lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Cafara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cafara in 1993 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cafara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cafara ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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