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Kaffer Family History

Kaffer 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: Kaufer, Kapfer, Jaffer, Saffer, Kafer, Haffer, Kanfer, Keffer, Kaefer

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Where is the Kaffer family from?

You can see how Kaffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaffer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Kaffer families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaffer's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Kaffer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaffer. 31% of Kaffer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kaffer women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaffer were Farming and Teacher. .

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaffer 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Kaffer. 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 279 military records available for the last name Kaffer. For the veterans among your Kaffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaffer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Kaffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaffer in 1951 was 52, and 82 in 2002.

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