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Kafetz Family History

Kafetz 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: Ketz, Kanitz, Hafeez, Kafer, Katz, Kaleta, Kantz, Raetz, Habetz

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Where is the Kafetz family from?

You can see how Kafetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kafetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kafetz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kafetz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kafetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kafetz 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 189 census records available for the last name Kafetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafetz 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kafetz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kafetz. For the veterans among your Kafetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafetz lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Kafetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kafetz in 1980 was 85, and 92 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kafetz 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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