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Kaufelt Family History

Kaufelt 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: Kaufer, Zufelt, Shufelt, Tafel, Gault, Kabel, Kusel, Kappel, Kamel

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Where is the Kaufelt family from?

You can see how Kaufelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaufelt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaufelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kaufelt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaufelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kaufelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaufelt 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 Kaufelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaufelt. 100% of Kaufelt men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Kaufelt women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kaufelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Kaufelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaufelt 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kaufelt. 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 58 military records available for the last name Kaufelt. For the veterans among your Kaufelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaufelt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kaufelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kaufelt in 1965 was 64, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaufelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaufelt 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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