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Cataffo Family History

Cataffo 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: Catano, Cataldo, Catallo, Castano, Catalano, Karaffa, Taaffe, Cato

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Where is the Cataffo family from?

You can see how Cataffo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cataffo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cataffo families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cataffo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cataffo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cataffo 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 Cataffo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cataffo. 67% of Cataffo men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Cataffo women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Carpenter
    67%
  • Attendant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Cataffo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Cataffo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cataffo 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Cataffo. 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 104 military records available for the last name Cataffo. For the veterans among your Cataffo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cataffo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cataffo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cataffo in 1963 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cataffo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cataffo 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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