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Kafes Family History

Kafes 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: Kafer, Kares, Kates, Kales, Kayes, Hayes, James, Sales, Gates, Kader

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Where is the Kafes family from?

You can see how Kafes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kafes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kafes families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kafes's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kafes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kafes 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 111 census records available for the last name Kafes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafes 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Kafes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kafes. For the veterans among your Kafes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Kafes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kafes in 1972 was 59, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kafes 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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