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Caifa Family History

Caifa 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: Caira, Cai, Taira, Cain, Cala, Carda, Casa, Raffa, Cava, Calla

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Where is the Caifa family from?

You can see how Caifa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caifa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Caifa families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Caifa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caifa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caifa 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 Caifa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caifa. 100% of Caifa women worked as an Assembler.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Caifa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Caifa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caifa 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Caifa. 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 43 military records available for the last name Caifa. For the veterans among your Caifa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caifa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Caifa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Caifa in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caifa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caifa 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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