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Kaftal Family History

Kaftal 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: Kamal, Kapral, Kastl, Kafka, Kastan, Kattan, Kastel, Kata, Natal

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Where is the Kaftal family from?

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

What did your Kaftal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaftal. 100% of Kaftal men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Kaftal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaftal 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Kaftal. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kaftal. For the veterans among your Kaftal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaftal lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1995, in the United States, Kaftal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kaftal in 1959 was 51, and 89 in 1995.

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