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Kaffen Family History

Kaffen Name 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: Kampen, Offen, Kasten, Katzen, Kamen, Draffen, Kaufer, Kapfer, Karpen

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Where is the Kaffen family from?

You can see how Kaffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaffen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaffen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaffen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaffen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaffen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gas Station was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaffen. 100% of Kaffen men worked as a Gas Station. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Gas Station
    100%
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What Kaffen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Kaffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaffen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kaffen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Kaffen. For the veterans among your Kaffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaffen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kaffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kaffen in 1964 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

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