Kauff Family History

Kauff Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a trader merchant from Old High German koufo Middle High German kaufe.

Presumably one of the earliest loanwords from Latin caupo ‘innkeeper publican retailer’ it later appeared in several compounds.

For instance, Kaufmann is one of the terms that evolved from this root.

This term reflects the historical significance of trade and commerce in German-speaking regions.

The evolution of these terms showcases the linguistic influences that shaped the German language.

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

Similar surnames: Hauff, Knauff, Lauff, Cuff, Kaur, Duff, Kaul, Buff, Kau, Koff

5K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
379	Military Records
308	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Kauff family from?

You can see how Kauff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kauff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Kauff families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kauff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kauff families in 1840.

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What did your Kauff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kauff. 35% of Kauff men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Kauff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kauff were Coal loader and Saleslady.

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Salesman

35%

Laborer

22%

Mechanic

18%

Coal loader

14%

Clerk

34%

Housekeeper

34%

Saleslady

34%

What Kauff family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Kauff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 308 immigration records available for the last name Kauff. 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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Military Records

There are 379 military records available for the last name Kauff. For the veterans among your Kauff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kauff in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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Kauff Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a trader merchant from Old High German koufo Middle High German kaufe.

Presumably one of the earliest loanwords from Latin caupo ‘innkeeper publican retailer’ it later appeared in several compounds.

For instance, Kaufmann is one of the terms that evolved from this root.

This term reflects the historical significance of trade and commerce in German-speaking regions.

The evolution of these terms showcases the linguistic influences that shaped the German language.

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

Where is the Kauff family from?

What did your Kauff ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Salesman

35%

Laborer

22%

Mechanic

18%

Coal loader

14%

Clerk

34%

Housekeeper

34%

Saleslady

34%

What Kauff family records will you find?

What is the average Kauff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kauff in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

Kauff Family History

Kauff Surname Meaning

9,000 record(s) for Kauff

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What is the average Kauff lifespan?

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Kauff Surname Meaning

9,000 record(s) for Kauff

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Where is the Kauff family from?

What did your Kauff ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Kauff family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Kauff family history

What is the average Kauff lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kauff family tree

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