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Cioffa Family History

Cioffa 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: Cioffi, Boffa, Ciuffo, Ioffe, Ciocca, Moffa, Croff, Hoffa, Cioppa

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Where is the Cioffa family from?

You can see how Cioffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cioffa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cioffa families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cioffa family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Cioffa's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cioffa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cioffa 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 Cioffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cioffa. 100% of Cioffa women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Cioffa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Cioffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cioffa 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cioffa. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cioffa. For the veterans among your Cioffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cioffa lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Cioffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cioffa in 1978 was 82, and 30 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cioffa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cioffa 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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