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Koffman Family History

Koffman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kofman.

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Americanized form of German Koffmann.

A very rare variant of Kaufmann.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Koffman family from?

You can see how Koffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koffman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Koffman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Koffman families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Koffman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Koffman families in 1891.
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What did your Koffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Koffman. 50% of Koffman men worked as a Carpenter Heavy Worker and 72% of Koffman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koffman were Tailor and Ladies Hairdresser.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Medical Student
    15%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    15%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Koffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koffman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Koffman. 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 775 military records available for the last name Koffman. For the veterans among your Koffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koffman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Koffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Koffman in 1956 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koffman 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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