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Kaftan Family History

Kaftan 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: Kastan, Kattan, Kalman, Kaplan, Kazan, Karman, Kasten, Safran

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Where is the Kaftan family from?

You can see how Kaftan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaftan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaftan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kaftan families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaftan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kaftan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaftan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaftan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaftan. 30% of Kaftan men worked as a Lawyer and 100% of Kaftan women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Lawyer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Upholsterer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Kaftan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Kaftan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaftan 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Kaftan. 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 482 military records available for the last name Kaftan. For the veterans among your Kaftan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaftan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kaftan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kaftan in 1965 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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