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Kaferly Family History

Kaferly 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: Kafer, Haverly, Kenerly, Laferty, Caverly, Kader, Tafel, Early, Kabel

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Where is the Kaferly family from?

You can see how Kaferly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaferly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaferly family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kaferly's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kaferly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaferly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaferly ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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What Kaferly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Kaferly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaferly 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kaferly. 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 Kaferly. For the veterans among your Kaferly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaferly lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Kaferly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kaferly in 1971 was 82, and 49 in 2003.

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