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Kaifetz Family History

Kaifetz 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: Heifetz, Kaitz, Kaiser, Ketz, Kritz, Kaufer, Kapfer, Lietz, Kitz

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Where is the Kaifetz family from?

You can see how Kaifetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaifetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaifetz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaifetz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaifetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaifetz 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 40 census records available for the last name Kaifetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaifetz 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Kaifetz. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kaifetz. For the veterans among your Kaifetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaifetz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Kaifetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kaifetz in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaifetz 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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