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Kuefler Family History

Kuefler Surname Meaning

German (Küfler): occupational name for a cooper or for the keeper of a winecellar.

It is derived from a term used in Middle High German, specifically kuofe, meaning ‘vat barrel’.

The name indicates a historical connection to the craft of barrel-making or the preservation of wine.

As such, it reflects the importance of wine production and storage in German-speaking regions.

The occupation has significant cultural and economic relevance within these communities.

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


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Where is the Kuefler family from?

You can see how Kuefler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuefler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kuefler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kuefler families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuefler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kuefler families in 1891.
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What did your Kuefler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuefler. 63% of Kuefler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kuefler women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kuefler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Kuefler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuefler 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Kuefler. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kuefler. For the veterans among your Kuefler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuefler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kuefler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kuefler in 1955 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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