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Korfer Family History

Korfer 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: Kopfer, Korver, Korber, Korner, Porter, Kiefer, Kerker, Kober, Dormer

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Where is the Korfer family from?

You can see how Korfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Korfer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Korfer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Korfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korfer 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 88 census records available for the last name Korfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korfer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Korfer. 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 148 military records available for the last name Korfer. For the veterans among your Korfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korfer lifespan?

Average Korfer life expectancy in 1981 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korfer 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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