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Kafitz Family History

Kafitz 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: Kanitz, Kaitz, Fitz, Kritz, Kitz, Kalisz, Katz, Kantz, Apitz, Abitz

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Where is the Kafitz family from?

You can see how Kafitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kafitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kafitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kafitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kafitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kafitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kafitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kafitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kafitz. 50% of Kafitz men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Hatter
    50%
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What Kafitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Kafitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafitz 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Kafitz. 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 287 military records available for the last name Kafitz. For the veterans among your Kafitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kafitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kafitz in 1963 was 88, and 87 in 2003.

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