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Kofman Family History

Kofman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kaufman and Kaufmann. Compare Koffman 1 and Coffman.

Dutch: occupational name for a captain on a kof a specific type of sailing ship. Compare Coffman.

Americanized form of German Kofmann a very rare variant of Kaufmann. Compare 1 above.

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


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Where is the Kofman family from?

You can see how Kofman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kofman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kofman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kofman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kofman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kofman families in 1891.
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What did your Kofman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kofman. 25% of Kofman men worked as a Manager and 100% of Kofman women worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Manager
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Kofman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kofman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kofman 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Kofman. 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 96 military records available for the last name Kofman. For the veterans among your Kofman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kofman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kofman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kofman in 1951 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kofman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kofman 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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