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Kafig Family History

Kafig Surname 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: Kang, Kai, Kari, Haig, Kamin, Kafka, Nadig, Kalin, Kalis, Karim

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Where is the Kafig family from?

You can see how Kafig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kafig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kafig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kafig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kafig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kafig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Kafig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kafig 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kafig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 military records available for the last name Kafig. For the veterans among your Kafig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kafig lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Kafig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kafig in 1982 was 78, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kafig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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