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Kuffel Family History

Kuffel Surname Meaning

German (also Küffel): metonymic occupational name for a cooper or the keeper of a winecellar.

It originates from a diminutive of Middle High German kuofe.

This term means ‘vat barrel’.

The name is associated with individuals involved in the trade of barrels or wine storage.

Such metonymic names are common in German-speaking regions, reflecting specific trades and occupations.

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


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Where is the Kuffel family from?

You can see how Kuffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuffel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuffel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Kuffel families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kuffel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kuffel families in 1880.
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What did your Kuffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuffel. 25% of Kuffel men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Kuffel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuffel were Butcher and Machine Operator.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Food Packer
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 311 immigration records available for the last name Kuffel. 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 573 military records available for the last name Kuffel. For the veterans among your Kuffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuffel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kuffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kuffel in 1952 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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