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Kafoed Family History

Kafoed 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: Kofoed, Kafer, Lafond, Kahoe, Lafoe, Dafoe, Harold, Kaiser, Ford

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Where is the Kafoed family from?

You can see how Kafoed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kafoed family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kafoed families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Kafoed families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kafoed's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Kafoed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kafoed 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 47 census records available for the last name Kafoed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafoed 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kafoed. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kafoed. For the veterans among your Kafoed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafoed lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Kafoed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kafoed in 1978 was 85, and 82 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kafoed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kafoed 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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