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Kafoury Family History

Kafoury 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: Gadoury, Gaboury, Khoury, Koury, Kapoor, Balfour, Kaur, Hanbury

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Where is the Kafoury family from?

You can see how Kafoury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kafoury family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kafoury family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kafoury's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Kafoury families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kafoury 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 Kafoury ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kafoury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Kafoury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafoury 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Kafoury. 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 86 military records available for the last name Kafoury. For the veterans among your Kafoury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafoury lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Kafoury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kafoury in 1955 was 53, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kafoury 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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