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Kufs Family History

Kufs 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: Kus, Kuss, Kuhs, Kues, Kuns, Ku, Kos, Kunst, Puls, Buss

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Where is the Kufs family from?

You can see how Kufs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kufs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kufs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kufs families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kufs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kufs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kufs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kufs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kufs. 100% of Kufs men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Kufs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kufs 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Kufs. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kufs. For the veterans among your Kufs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kufs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kufs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kufs in 1965 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

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