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Kupffer Family History

Kupffer 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: Kupfer, Kipfer, Duffer, Huffer, Kuper, Kupper, Kapfer, Hupfer, Kopfer

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Where is the Kupffer family from?

You can see how Kupffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kupffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kupffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kupffer families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kupffer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kupffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kupffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Kupffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kupffer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kupffer. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kupffer. For the veterans among your Kupffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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