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Kaufman Family History
Kaufman Genealogy & Family TreeKaufman is a German name from Hanover, Germany, where the family was prominent in feudal society. The earliest known ancestor--Herbort Kofmanni--was recorded in 1135. Roots for this name can also be found in Hebrew.
Other spellings include "Kaufmann," "Kauffman," and "Kofmann." Notable people with the surname include American filmmaker Charlie Kaufman (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Being John Malkovich, Adaptation), American actor Andy Kaufman (Taxi, Saturday Night Live, Heartbeeps), and Polish cinematographer Boris Kaufman (12 Angry Men, On the Waterfront, Splendor in the Grass). The first Kaufman to come to America was Peter Kaufman in 1749.
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Kaufman Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Morris (Meyer) Kaufman -- --, 1801 February 16, 1886 Hesse
- Fern E Kaufman -- --, 1907 December 26, 1954 Wisconsin
- Harold Kaufman -- --, 1903 January 11, 1974 Kansas
- Walter Kaufman -- --, 1904 December 9, 1984 Alaska
- Justus B Kaufman -- --, 1877 July 8, 1964
Kaufman Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Joseph Kaufman -- --, 1845 August 2, 1928 Ontario
- Richard Walter Kaufman -- --, 1885 March 11, 1969 Wisconsin
- Lawrence Andrew Kaufman -- --, 1918 March 5, 1987 Wisconsin
- Joseph Kaufman -- --, 1857 August 11, 1933 Wurttemberg
- Emma Kaufman -- --, 1861 September 29, 1926 Ohio
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