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The surname Kofman was first found in Hanover, where the name could be considered to have made a great contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of modern Europe. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses. They played important roles in the local and national conflicts at a time when groups sought power and status in an ever changing territorial profile.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kofman research. Another 185 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1444, 1469, 1530, 1679, 1735, 1753, 1773, 1795 and 1805 are included under the topic Early Kofman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kaufmann, Kaufman, Kauffmann, Kauffman, Kofmann and many more.
Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kofman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Isaac Kauffmann, who arrived in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1709; Heinrich Kauffmann, who came to Philadelphia in 1731; Peter Kaufman, who arrived there in 1749.