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Kauffner Family History

Kauffner 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: Kuffner, Kaufer, Kleffner, Gaffner, Duffner, Haffner, Ruffner

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Where is the Kauffner family from?

You can see how Kauffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauffner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kauffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kauffner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kauffner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kauffner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauffner 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 57 census records available for the last name Kauffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauffner 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kauffner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kauffner. For the veterans among your Kauffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauffner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Kauffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kauffner in 1973 was 75, and 84 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauffner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauffner 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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