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Kafin Family History

Kafin 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: Kamin, Kalin, Kain, Kadin, Gavin, Hain, Bain, Karlin, Kan, Main

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Where is the Kafin family from?

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

What did your Kafin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Kafin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kafin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kafin. For the veterans among your Kafin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Kafin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kafin in 1966 was 81, and 63 in 1977.

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