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Kaflan Family History

Kaflan 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: Kaplan, Kalan, Karlin, Kalman, Kazan, Karman, Safran, Balan, Kaplon

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Where is the Kaflan family from?

You can see how Kaflan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaflan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kaflan families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kaflan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaflan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaflan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaflan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaflan. 100% of Kaflan men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kaflan women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kaflan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Kaflan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaflan 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Kaflan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kaflan. For the veterans among your Kaflan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaflan lifespan?

Average Kaflan life expectancy in 2001 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaflan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaflan 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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