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Kafton Family History

Kafton 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: Afton, Kayton, Katon, Easton, Hatton, Alton, Manton, Payton, Halton

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Where is the Kafton family from?

You can see how Kafton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kafton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kafton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Kafton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kafton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kafton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kafton 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 Kafton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kafton. 100% of Kafton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kafton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafton 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kafton. 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 156 military records available for the last name Kafton. For the veterans among your Kafton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kafton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kafton in 1957 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kafton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kafton 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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