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Kauf Family History

Kauf Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kauff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kauf family from?

You can see how Kauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kauf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Kauf families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kauf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kauf families in 1880.
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What did your Kauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mantle Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kauf. 100% of Kauf men worked as a Mantle Machinist and 100% of Kauf 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mantle Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kauf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauf 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Kauf. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kauf. For the veterans among your Kauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauf lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kauf in 1952 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauf 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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