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Kafter Family History

Kafter 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: Kanter, Kater, Kalter, Kaster, Kafer, Karter, Katter, Rafter, Cater

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Where is the Kafter family from?

You can see how Kafter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kafter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kafter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kafter families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kafter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kafter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kafter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kafter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kafter. 100% of Kafter men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Kafter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Kafter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafter 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kafter. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kafter. For the veterans among your Kafter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafter lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Kafter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kafter in 1992 was 84, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kafter 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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