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Caferton Family History

Caferton 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: Caperton, Carton, Cameron, Catterton, Agerton, Eagerton, Alderton

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Where is the Caferton family from?

You can see how Caferton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caferton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Caferton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Caferton families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Caferton's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Caferton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Caferton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caferton 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 Caferton. 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 military records available for the last name Caferton. For the veterans among your Caferton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caferton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caferton 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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