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Cafarella Family History

Cafarella Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Cafarello (see Cafarelli).

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


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Where is the Cafarella family from?

You can see how Cafarella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cafarella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cafarella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cafarella family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cafarella's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cafarella families in 1911.
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What did your Cafarella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cafarella. 48% of Cafarella men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Cafarella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cafarella were Helper and Assembler.

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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
    48%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • Assembler
    20%

What Cafarella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cafarella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cafarella 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Cafarella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 478 military records available for the last name Cafarella. For the veterans among your Cafarella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cafarella lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cafarella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cafarella in 1955 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cafarella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cafarella 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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