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Kufen Family History

Kufen 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: Uren, Offen, Kusel, Ken, Buren, Kamen, Kuhn, Kuehn, Kuper, Kugel

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Where is the Kufen family from?

You can see how Kufen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kufen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kufen family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kufen's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Kufen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kufen 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 Kufen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kufen. 100% of Kufen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kufen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Kufen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kufen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kufen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kufen. For the veterans among your Kufen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kufen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Kufen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kufen in 1962 was 75, and 56 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kufen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kufen 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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