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Keefer Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kiefer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Keefner, Keifer, Keeler, Keener, Deener, Peeler, Kiefer, Keeter

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Where is the Keefer family from?

You can see how Keefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keefer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 63 Keefer families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Keefer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keefer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Keefer. 44% of Keefer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Keefer women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keefer were Merchant and Housewife. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Labourer
    32%
  • Printer
    13%
  • Merchant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Keefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keefer 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Keefer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Keefer. For the veterans among your Keefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keefer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Keefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Keefer in 1945 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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