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Kaftas Family History

Kaftas 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: Karas, Kotas, Kardas, Kangas, Matas, Kafka, Kaas, Kastan, Kattan

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Kaftas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaftas 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kaftas. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Kaftas. For the veterans among your Kaftas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaftas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1966, in the United States, Kaftas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kaftas in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 1966.

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