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Kaeufer Family History

Kaeufer 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: Kaufer, Kaefer, Kiefer, Laufer, Kapfer, Kauer, Keuler, Kreuter, Kafer

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Where is the Kaeufer family from?

You can see how Kaeufer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaeufer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaeufer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kaeufer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaeufer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaeufer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaeufer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kaeufer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Kaeufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaeufer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Kaeufer. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kaeufer. For the veterans among your Kaeufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaeufer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kaeufer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kaeufer in 1966 was 72, and 72 in 1998.

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