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Cauffiel Family History

Cauffiel 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: Caufield, Caulfield, Cuffie, Canfield, Raffel, Mcduffie, Kuffel

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Where is the Cauffiel family from?

You can see how Cauffiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauffiel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cauffiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Cauffiel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cauffiel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cauffiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cauffiel 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 Cauffiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cauffiel. 34% of Cauffiel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Cauffiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Cauffiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauffiel 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 Cauffiel. 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 143 military records available for the last name Cauffiel. For the veterans among your Cauffiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauffiel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cauffiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cauffiel in 1962 was 62, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cauffiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cauffiel 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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