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Kauffmann Family History

Kauffmann Name Meaning

German and Jewish: variant of Kaufmann . This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace and Lorraine) and Luxembourg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kauffman, Kaufmann, Cauffman, Kaufman, Kullmann, Koffman, Laufman

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Where is the Kauffmann family from?

You can see how Kauffmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauffmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kauffmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Kauffmann families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kauffmann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kauffmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauffmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kauffmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kauffmann. 80% of Kauffmann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kauffmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauffmann 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Kauffmann. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kauffmann. For the veterans among your Kauffmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauffmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kauffmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kauffmann in 1962 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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