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Caufman Family History

Caufman 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: Kaufman, Cauffman, Laufman, Carman, Cashman, Calman, Ausman, Corfman

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Where is the Caufman family from?

You can see how Caufman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caufman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Caufman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Caufman family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caufman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Caufman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caufman 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 Caufman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caufman. 36% of Caufman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Caufman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caufman were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Caufman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caufman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caufman 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Caufman. 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 402 military records available for the last name Caufman. For the veterans among your Caufman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caufman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Caufman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Caufman in 1960 was 55, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caufman 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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