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Cafolla Family History

Cafolla 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: Tafolla, Carolla, Calla, Capella, Colla, Caiola, Chagolla, Cipolla

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Where is the Cafolla family from?

You can see how Cafolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cafolla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cafolla families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cafolla's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Cafolla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cafolla 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 Cafolla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cafolla. 60% of Cafolla men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Barber
    40%

What Cafolla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Cafolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cafolla 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Cafolla. 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 158 military records available for the last name Cafolla. For the veterans among your Cafolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cafolla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cafolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cafolla in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cafolla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cafolla 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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