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Kaufhold Family History

Kaufhold Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a trader derived from Kauf (Old High German coufo ‘trader’ Middle High German kouf ‘business deal, trade, profit’)

+ the suffix -olt, which by a process of folk etymology was modified to -hold ‘loyal’, a common element of personal names.

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


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Where is the Kaufhold family from?

You can see how Kaufhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaufhold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaufhold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Kaufhold families living in New Jersey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kaufhold's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kaufhold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaufhold 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 Kaufhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaufhold. 20% of Kaufhold men worked as a Carpenter and 29% of Kaufhold women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaufhold were Farmer and Silk Picker.

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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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Silk Picker
    15%

What Kaufhold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kaufhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaufhold 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 709 immigration records available for the last name Kaufhold. 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 971 military records available for the last name Kaufhold. For the veterans among your Kaufhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaufhold lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kaufhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kaufhold in 1956 was 50, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaufhold 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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