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Kaffler Family History

Kaffler 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: Koffler, Kapler, Kamler, Kandler, Kaufer, Kappler, Kaller, Kapfer

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Where is the Kaffler family from?

You can see how Kaffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaffler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kaffler families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kaffler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaffler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaffler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaffler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kaffler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Kaffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaffler 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kaffler. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kaffler. For the veterans among your Kaffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaffler lifespan?

Average Kaffler life expectancy in 1995 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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