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Kafut Family History

Kafut 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: Kaut, Kant, Kaur, Haut, Kaul, Kabat, Kraft, Kalafut, Kau, Kafka

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Where is the Kafut family from?

You can see how Kafut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kafut family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Kafut families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kafut's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kafut families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kafut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kafut ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Kafut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafut 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kafut. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kafut. For the veterans among your Kafut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafut lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Kafut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kafut in 1974 was 57, and 49 in 2003.

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