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Kaffa Family History

Kaffa 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: Raffa, Kafka, Baffa, Jaffa, Kaba, Kanda, Kasza, Kara, Kaya, Koff

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Where is the Kaffa family from?

You can see how Kaffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaffa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaffa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kaffa family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaffa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kaffa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaffa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Kaffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaffa 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kaffa. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kaffa. For the veterans among your Kaffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaffa lifespan?

Average Kaffa life expectancy in 1975 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaffa 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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