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Caffra Family History

Caffra 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: Raffa, Cambra, Capra, Camara, Cara, Baffa, Carra, Caira, Cafaro

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Where is the Caffra family from?

You can see how Caffra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caffra family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Caffra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Caffra family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Caffra's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Caffra families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caffra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Caffra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caffra 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Caffra. 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 7 military records available for the last name Caffra. For the veterans among your Caffra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caffra lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caffra 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caffra

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