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Kaften Family History

Kaften 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: Kasten, Karten, Katen, Kampen, Garten, Katzen, Kamen, Hasten, Kosten

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Where is the Kaften family from?

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

What did your Kaften ancestors do for a living?

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

What Kaften family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Kaften. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaften 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 Kaften. 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 Kaften. For the veterans among your Kaften ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaften lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kaften life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kaften in 1964 was 68, and 83 in 2003.

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