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Kaulfus Family History

Kaulfus 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: Kalmus, Kalfas, Paulhus, Kallus, Kalous, Paulus, Paullus, Kaul

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Where is the Kaulfus family from?

You can see how Kaulfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaulfus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaulfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kaulfus families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaulfus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kaulfus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaulfus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaulfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaulfus. 80% of Kaulfus men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Farm Labor
    20%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Kaulfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaulfus 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kaulfus. 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 98 military records available for the last name Kaulfus. For the veterans among your Kaulfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaulfus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Kaulfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kaulfus in 1974 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

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