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Koft Family History

Koft 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: Kost, Toft, Kort, Koff, Loft, Kot, Kott, Kroft, Hoft, Kong

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Where is the Koft family from?

You can see how Koft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Koft families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Koft's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Koft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koft 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 Koft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brewery Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Koft. 100% of Koft men worked as a Brewery Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Brewery Labourer
    100%

What Koft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Koft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koft 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Koft. 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 51 military records available for the last name Koft. For the veterans among your Koft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koft lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Koft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Koft in 1969 was 83, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koft 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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