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Cafra Family History

Cafra 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: Capra, Cara, Carra, Caira, Carro, Bara, Taira, Vara, Safran, Carl

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Where is the Cafra family from?

You can see how Cafra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cafra family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cafra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Cafra family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cafra's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cafra families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cafra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Cafra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cafra 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Cafra. 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 27 military records available for the last name Cafra. For the veterans among your Cafra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cafra lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Cafra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cafra in 1967 was 68, and 62 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cafra 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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