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Caraffa Family History

Caraffa 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: Karaffa, Raffa, Arata, Araya, Araiza, Carda, Carrera, Caras, Taaffe

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Where is the Caraffa family from?

You can see how Caraffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caraffa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caraffa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Caraffa families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Caraffa's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caraffa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caraffa 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 Caraffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caraffa. 43% of Caraffa 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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Caraffa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caraffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caraffa 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caraffa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caraffa. For the veterans among your Caraffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caraffa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Caraffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Caraffa in 1966 was 85, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caraffa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caraffa 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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