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Cataffa Family History

Cataffa 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, Catania, Catala, Staffa, Raffa, Taaffe, Catano, Staff

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What did your Cataffa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Cataffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cataffa 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cataffa. 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 Cataffa. For the veterans among your Cataffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cataffa lifespan?

Average Cataffa life expectancy in 1979 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cataffa 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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