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Kafigian Family History

Kafigian 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: Nahigian, Kapitan, Radigan, Kazarian, Sahagian, Gavigan, Ratigan

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Kafigian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafigian 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kafigian. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kafigian. For the veterans among your Kafigian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafigian lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Kafigian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kafigian in 1985 was 80, and 77 in 1988.

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