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Carifa Family History

Carifa 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: Carda, Farina, Maria, Canida, Arima, Carias, Cara, Faria, Caridi

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Where is the Carifa family from?

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

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carifa. 50% of Carifa men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Carifa family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carifa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Carifa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Carifa in 1973 was 64, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carifa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carifa 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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