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Kaferstein Family History

Kaferstein 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: Kerstein, Saperstein, Koberstein, Feuerstein, Katzenstein, Adelstein

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaferstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Kaferstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaferstein 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kaferstein. 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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There are 264 military records available for the last name Kaferstein. For the veterans among your Kaferstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaferstein lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Kaferstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kaferstein in 1978 was 78, and 83 in 1992.

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