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Kaufma Family History

Kaufma 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: Kaufman, Kuzma, Kaufer, Kafka, Kaufmann, Laufman, Kauffman, Kaba

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Where is the Kaufma family from?

You can see how Kaufma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaufma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Kaufma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kaufma families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaufma's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Kaufma families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Kaufma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaufma 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 Kaufma. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kaufma. For the veterans among your Kaufma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaufma lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Kaufma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kaufma in 1983 was 89, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaufma 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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