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Kefuss Family History

Kefuss Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kuss, Fuss, Reuss, Heuss, Krauss, Kess, Klauss, Knauss, Ness, Buss

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Where is the Kefuss family from?

You can see how Kefuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kefuss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kefuss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kefuss family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kefuss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kefuss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kefuss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kefuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kefuss. 100% of Kefuss men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kefuss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Kefuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kefuss 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kefuss. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kefuss. For the veterans among your Kefuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kefuss lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Kefuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kefuss in 1972 was 62, and 81 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kefuss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kefuss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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