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Ciaraffo Family History

Ciaraffo 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, Cilluffo, Citrano, Ciraulo, Ciaravino, Ciuffo, Carano, Raffo

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Where is the Ciaraffo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciaraffo 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 Ciaraffo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ciaraffo. 50% of Ciaraffo men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Shop Boy
    50%

What Ciaraffo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Ciaraffo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciaraffo 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ciaraffo. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ciaraffo. For the veterans among your Ciaraffo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciaraffo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Ciaraffo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ciaraffo in 1969 was 67, and 77 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciaraffo 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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