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Cefkin Family History

Cefkin 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: Elkin, Belkin, Coffin, Henkin, Meskin, Rifkin, Heskin, Jenkin, Temkin

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Where is the Cefkin family from?

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

What Cefkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Cefkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cefkin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cefkin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cefkin. For the veterans among your Cefkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cefkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cefkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cefkin in 1965 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cefkin 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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