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Caffin Family History

Caffin Surname Meaning

see Caffyn and Chaffin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Caffin family from?

You can see how Caffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Caffin families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Caffin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caffin families in 1891.
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What did your Caffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caffin. 53% of Caffin 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
    53%
  • Private Means
    24%
  • Companion Help Reading writing
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Caffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caffin 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Caffin. 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 288 military records available for the last name Caffin. For the veterans among your Caffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caffin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Caffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Caffin in 1969 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caffin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caffin 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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