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Kawfman Family History

Kawfman 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: Kaufman, Kalman, Karman, Kallman, Kassman, Kathman, Kaseman, Kaufmann

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Where is the Kawfman family from?

You can see how Kawfman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawfman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kawfman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kawfman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kawfman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kawfman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Kawfman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawfman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kawfman. 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 Kawfman. For the veterans among your Kawfman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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