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Caffier Family History

Caffier 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: Carrier, Callier, Coffer, Jaffer, Cazier, Saffer, Gaffner, Haffer

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Where is the Caffier family from?

You can see how Caffier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caffier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Caffier families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Caffier's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Caffier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caffier 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 Caffier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lathing Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caffier. 100% of Caffier men worked as a Lathing Contractor.

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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

  • Lathing Contractor
    100%

What Caffier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Caffier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caffier 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Caffier. 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 83 military records available for the last name Caffier. For the veterans among your Caffier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caffier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Caffier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Caffier in 1961 was 60, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caffier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caffier 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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