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Kiffer Family History

Kiffer 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: Kiefer, Kipfer, Keiffer, Kieffer, Kifer, Keffer, Kiper, Kinder

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Where is the Kiffer family from?

You can see how Kiffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Kiffer families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kiffer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kiffer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiffer 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 Kiffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiffer. 28% of Kiffer men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Kiffer women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiffer were Clerk and House Work.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • House Wife
    19%
  • House Work
    19%

What Kiffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kiffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiffer 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Kiffer. 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 531 military records available for the last name Kiffer. For the veterans among your Kiffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiffer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kiffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kiffer in 1962 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiffer 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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