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Cioffi Family History

Cioffi Surname Meaning

Italian:: probably a nickname from Sicilian cioffu ‘lock of hair’ Italian ciuffo.

from a French personal name of ancient Germanic origin Joff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cioffi family from?

You can see how Cioffi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cioffi family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cioffi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Cioffi families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Cioffi's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Cioffi families in 1871.
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What did your Cioffi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cioffi. 19% of Cioffi men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Cioffi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cioffi were Barber and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    15%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Typist
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Cioffi. 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 Cioffi. For the veterans among your Cioffi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cioffi lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cioffi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cioffi in 1954 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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