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Kafner Family History

Kafner 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: Kasner, Karner, Hafner, Kanner, Kafer, Kapner, Kaner, Kainer, Gafner

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Where is the Kafner family from?

You can see how Kafner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kafner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kafner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kafner families living in New Jersey. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kafner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kafner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kafner 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 91 census records available for the last name Kafner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafner 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 Kafner. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kafner. For the veterans among your Kafner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafner lifespan?

Average Kafner life expectancy in 1975 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kafner 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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