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Kofahl Name Meaning

German:: occupational name for a blacksmith from a Germanized form of Slavic kowal or koval ‘blacksmith’ (see Kowal and Koval ). habitational name from Kovahl placename in Lower Saxony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kufahl, Pofahl, Koral, Pfahl, Fahl, Kohl, Pufahl, Kokal, Koffel

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Where is the Kofahl family from?

You can see how Kofahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kofahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kofahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Kofahl families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kofahl's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kofahl families in 1880.
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What did your Kofahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kofahl. 34% of Kofahl men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Pumper
    23%
  • Oil Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kofahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kofahl 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Kofahl. 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 227 military records available for the last name Kofahl. For the veterans among your Kofahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kofahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kofahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kofahl in 1963 was 72, and 69 in 2003.

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