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Origins of the Kaufman surname

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About the Kaufmans

We have a total number of 9613 records for people with the last name Kaufman.

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Where do most Kaufmans live?

In 1921, most Kaufmans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Kaufmans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,430 records for the Kaufman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Kaufmans most likely to marry?

Millers

&

Smiths

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Kaufmans.

What are the most common Kaufman first names?

  • Joseph
  • John
  • Mary
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Kaufman family members

Common jobs for Kaufmans

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

Common Female occupations for Kaufmans in 1921
Tailoress

14

Cap Maker

6

Umbrella Maker

5

At Home

4

Attending School

3

Common Male occupations for Kaufmans in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

77

Clerks

46

Tinsmiths

46

Farm Hands

45

Salespersons

43

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