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Kauffelt Family History

Kauffelt 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: Kuffel, Rumfelt, Kaufhold, Kaufer, Caufield, Raffel, Saffell, Koffel

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Where is the Kauffelt family from?

You can see how Kauffelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauffelt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kauffelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Kauffelt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kauffelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kauffelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauffelt 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 Kauffelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kauffelt. 100% of Kauffelt 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
    100%

What Kauffelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Kauffelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauffelt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kauffelt. 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 113 military records available for the last name Kauffelt. For the veterans among your Kauffelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauffelt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kauffelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kauffelt in 1966 was 63, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauffelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauffelt 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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