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Ciaffa Family History

Ciaffa 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, Baffa, Ciuffo, Cioffi, Staffa, Ciampa, Jaffa, Cuff, Cala

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Where is the Ciaffa family from?

You can see how Ciaffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciaffa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ciaffa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ciaffa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ciaffa families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Ciaffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciaffa 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ciaffa. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ciaffa. For the veterans among your Ciaffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciaffa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Ciaffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ciaffa in 1973 was 69, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciaffa 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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