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Kauff Family History

Kauff Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a trader merchant from Old High German koufo Middle High German kaufe.

Presumably one of the earliest loanwords from Latin caupo ‘innkeeper publican retailer’ it later appeared in several compounds.

For instance, Kaufmann is one of the terms that evolved from this root.

This term reflects the historical significance of trade and commerce in German-speaking regions.

The evolution of these terms showcases the linguistic influences that shaped the German language.

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


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Where is the Kauff family from?

You can see how Kauff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kauff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kauff family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kauff's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kauff families in 1891.
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What did your Kauff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kauff. 35% of Kauff men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Kauff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kauff were Coal Loader and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    18%
  • Coal Loader
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 308 immigration records available for the last name Kauff. 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 379 military records available for the last name Kauff. For the veterans among your Kauff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kauff in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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