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Kanfer Family History

Kanfer Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish kanfer ‘camphor’.

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


Similar surnames: Kanter, Kaufer, Kanner, Lander, Kaner, Kupfer, Laufer, Kasner, Bander

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Where is the Kanfer family from?

You can see how Kanfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanfer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kanfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Kanfer families living in New Jersey. This was about 15% of all the recorded Kanfer's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanfer. 21% of Kanfer men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Kanfer women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanfer were Clerk and Model. .

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Furrier
    17%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Model
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kanfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanfer 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Kanfer. 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 112 military records available for the last name Kanfer. For the veterans among your Kanfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanfer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kanfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kanfer in 1963 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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