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Kaffan Family History

Kaffan 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: Laffan, Kalman, Kaplan, Kazan, Karman, Safran, Raffa, Kalan, Kafka

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Where is the Kaffan family from?

You can see how Kaffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaffan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kaffan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Kaffan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaffan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kaffan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaffan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaffan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Kaffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaffan 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Kaffan. 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 Kaffan. For the veterans among your Kaffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaffan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Kaffan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kaffan in 1979 was 95, and 90 in 1996.

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