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Kafelbaum Family History

Kafelbaum Name 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: Apfelbaum, Kienbaum, Wallbaum, Appelbaum, Mandelbaum, Elbaum

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Where is the Kafelbaum family from?

You can see how Kafelbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kafelbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kafelbaum family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kafelbaum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kafelbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kafelbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kafelbaum ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kafelbaum ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Kafelbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafelbaum 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 Kafelbaum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kafelbaum. For the veterans among your Kafelbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafelbaum lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Kafelbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kafelbaum in 1970 was 78, and 79 in 2000.

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