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Kaffin Family History

Kaffin 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: Gaffin, Raffin, Daffin, Laffin, Karlin, Kamin, Laflin, Coffin, Duffin

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Where is the Kaffin family from?

You can see how Kaffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaffin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaffin family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kaffin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaffin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaffin 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 108 census records available for the last name Kaffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaffin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kaffin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kaffin. For the veterans among your Kaffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaffin lifespan?

Average Kaffin life expectancy in 1986 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaffin 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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