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Caffar Family History

Caffar 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: Caesar, Safar, Raffa, Coffer, Jaffer, Saffer, Baffa, Cassar, Haffer

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Where is the Caffar family from?

You can see how Caffar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caffar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Caffar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Caffar family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caffar's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Caffar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caffar 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 44 census records available for the last name Caffar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caffar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Caffar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Caffar. For the veterans among your Caffar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caffar lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Caffar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Caffar in 1974 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caffar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caffar 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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