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Cariffe Family History

Cariffe 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: Cardiff, Califf, Caniff, Riffe, Cliffe, Carie, Marie, Carne, Griffo

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Where is the Cariffe family from?

You can see how Cariffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cariffe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cariffe family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cariffe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cariffe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cariffe 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Cariffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cariffe 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 Cariffe. 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 Cariffe. For the veterans among your Cariffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cariffe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Cariffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cariffe in 1950 was 63, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cariffe 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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