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Kaffenberger Family History

Kaffenberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a minor place called Kaffenberg named with southern German dialect kapf ‘mountain top’.

It signifies a geographical origin, indicating the individual's roots in a specific area.

The name combines elements from the local dialect, reflecting the characteristics of the landscape.

Berg means ‘mountain hill’, further emphasizing the mountainous terrain associated with the name.

This type of naming convention is common in German-speaking regions, linking people to their geographic heritage.

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


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Where is the Kaffenberger family from?

You can see how Kaffenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaffenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaffenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Kaffenberger families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kaffenberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaffenberger families in 1880.
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What did your Kaffenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaffenberger. 37% of Kaffenberger men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kaffenberger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaffenberger were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Baker
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Saleslady
    13%

What Kaffenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaffenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaffenberger 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Kaffenberger. 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 420 military records available for the last name Kaffenberger. For the veterans among your Kaffenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaffenberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kaffenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kaffenberger in 1962 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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