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Kofta Family History

Kofta 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: Kosta, Kota, Cotta, Kotz, Rota, Korte, Motta, Kost, Ota, Mota

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Where is the Kofta family from?

You can see how Kofta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kofta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kofta families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Kofta families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kofta's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kofta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kofta 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 96 census records available for the last name Kofta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kofta 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kofta. 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 Kofta. For the veterans among your Kofta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kofta lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Kofta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kofta in 1982 was 60, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kofta 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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