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Kauffung Family History

Kauffung 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: Ruffing, Kaufman, Kaufmann, Kauffmann, Kauffman, Kang, Kanning

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Where is the Kauffung family from?

You can see how Kauffung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauffung family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kauffung families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kauffung family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kauffung's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kauffung families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauffung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Kauffung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauffung 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kauffung. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kauffung. For the veterans among your Kauffung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauffung lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kauffung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kauffung in 1952 was 57, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauffung

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauffung 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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