Origins of the Kaufman surname

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    In 1921, most Kaufmans lived in london

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    7,100 Kaufman Travel & migration records
    2,400 Kaufmans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Kaufman

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    What are the most common Kaufman first names?

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    Common jobs for Kaufmans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Kaufmans in 1921

    Tailoress

    14

    Cap Maker

    6

    Umbrella Maker

    5

    At Home

    4

    Attending School

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Kaufmans in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    77

    Clerks

    46

    Tinsmiths

    46

    Farm Hands

    45

    Salespersons

    43

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