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Kayfes Family History

Kayfes 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: Kayes, Hayes, Haynes, Kaufer, Kapfer, Keyes, Kyles, Kalfas, Kafer

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Where is the Kayfes family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayfes 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 Kayfes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kayfes. 50% of Kayfes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Kayfes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayfes 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kayfes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kayfes. For the veterans among your Kayfes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayfes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kayfes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kayfes in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

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