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Kaftel Family History

Kaftel 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: Kastel, Tafel, Kasten, Martel, Keitel, Kabel, Kappel, Kamel, Mantel

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Where is the Kaftel family from?

You can see how Kaftel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaftel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kaftel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaftel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaftel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaftel 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 47 census records available for the last name Kaftel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaftel 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Kaftel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kaftel. For the veterans among your Kaftel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaftel lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Kaftel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kaftel in 1986 was 74, and 49 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaftel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaftel 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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