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Caffot Family History

Caffot 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: Taffet, Cabot, Raffo, Saffo, Caffee, Caffey, Calcote, Cao, Carro

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Where is the Caffot family from?

You can see how Caffot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caffot family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Caffot families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Caffot families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Caffot's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Caffot families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caffot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Caffot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Caffot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caffot 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Caffot. 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 12 military records available for the last name Caffot. For the veterans among your Caffot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caffot lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Caffot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Caffot in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caffot 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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