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Kauffeld Family History

Kauffeld Surname Meaning

German: seemingly a topographic name with the familiar suffix -feld ‘open country’ but actually a derivative or nickname from Old High German kouf ‘trade purchase’ (see Kauff).

Compare Coffelt and also Caufield Coffield and Cofield.

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


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Where is the Kauffeld family from?

You can see how Kauffeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauffeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kauffeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kauffeld families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Kauffeld's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kauffeld families in 1880.
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What did your Kauffeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kauffeld. 40% of Kauffeld men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

What Kauffeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kauffeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauffeld 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Kauffeld. 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 252 military records available for the last name Kauffeld. For the veterans among your Kauffeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauffeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kauffeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kauffeld in 1962 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauffeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauffeld 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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