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Yaffa Family History

Yaffa 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, Yaffe, Jaffa, Kafka, Boffa, Gaff, Haff, Taffe, Raff

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Where is the Yaffa family from?

You can see how Yaffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaffa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Yaffa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Yaffa families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yaffa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yaffa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaffa 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 Yaffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yaffa. 100% of Yaffa women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Yaffa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Yaffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaffa 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Yaffa. 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 63 military records available for the last name Yaffa. For the veterans among your Yaffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaffa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Yaffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yaffa in 1965 was 82, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yaffa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaffa 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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