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Kufahl Family History

Kufahl Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a blacksmith from a Germanized form of Slavic (e.g. Polish and Sorbian) Kowal or Koval ‘blacksmith’.

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


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Where is the Kufahl family from?

You can see how Kufahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kufahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kufahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 43 Kufahl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 66% of all the recorded Kufahl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kufahl families in 1880.
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What did your Kufahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kufahl. 60% of Kufahl men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Kufahl women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kufahl were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Housework
    40%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kufahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kufahl 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Kufahl. 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 241 military records available for the last name Kufahl. For the veterans among your Kufahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kufahl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kufahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kufahl in 1962 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

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