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Kaffai Family History

Kaffai 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: Kawai, Kasai, Raffa, Kafka, Kalfas, Baffa, Kanai, Maffei, Jaffa

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Where is the Kaffai family from?

You can see how Kaffai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaffai family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaffai families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kaffai families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaffai's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaffai families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaffai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaffai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaffai. 60% of Kaffai men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    60%
  • Painter Paper Hanger
    40%

What Kaffai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Kaffai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaffai 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kaffai. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kaffai. For the veterans among your Kaffai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaffai lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kaffai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kaffai in 1966 was 82, and 91 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaffai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaffai 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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