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Kafos Family History

Kafos 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: Kakos, Kos, Karas, Amos, Kano, Baros, Makos, Kato, Banos, Aros

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Where is the Kafos family from?

You can see how Kafos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kafos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kafos families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kafos family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kafos's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kafos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Kafos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafos 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kafos. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kafos. For the veterans among your Kafos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafos lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Kafos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kafos in 1980 was 90, and 83 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kafos 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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