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Kafina Family History

Kafina 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: Kalina, Kamiya, Farina, Kamin, Kafka, Malina, Macina, Kalin, Marina

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Where is the Kafina family from?

You can see how Kafina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kafina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kafina families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kafina's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kafina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kafina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kafina ancestors do for a living?

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

What Kafina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Kafina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafina 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kafina. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kafina. For the veterans among your Kafina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafina lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Kafina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kafina in 1978 was 74, and 79 in 1990.

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