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Cofer Family History

Cofer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kofer an occupational name from Czech kovář ‘smith’ (see Kovar).

Possibly also an Americanized form of German Köfer a northern variant of Küfer (see Kieffer).

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


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Where is the Cofer family from?

You can see how Cofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cofer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cofer family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cofer's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Cofer families in 1891.
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What did your Cofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cofer. 100% of Cofer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Cofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cofer 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Cofer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Cofer. For the veterans among your Cofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cofer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cofer in 1942 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cofer 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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