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Caraffi Family History

Caraffi 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: Karaffa, Caracci, Caranci, Raffa, Caras, Taaffe, Harari, Graff

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Where is the Caraffi family from?

You can see how Caraffi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caraffi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Caraffi family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Caraffi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Caraffi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caraffi 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 Caraffi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caraffi. 100% of Caraffi men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Caraffi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caraffi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caraffi 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caraffi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caraffi. For the veterans among your Caraffi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caraffi lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Caraffi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Caraffi in 1968 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caraffi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caraffi 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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