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Carfagna Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Garfagnana (formerly Carfagnana) a territory in Tuscany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Carfagno, Lamagna, Castagna, Campagna, Caruana, Calcagno, Cavanna

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Where is the Carfagna family from?

You can see how Carfagna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carfagna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Carfagna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Carfagna families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Carfagna's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Carfagna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carfagna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carfagna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carfagna. 30% of Carfagna men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Carfagna women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carfagna were Proprietor and Padder. .

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Factory Worker
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Padder
    50%
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Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Carfagna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carfagna 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Carfagna. 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 175 military records available for the last name Carfagna. For the veterans among your Carfagna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carfagna lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Carfagna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Carfagna in 1958 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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