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Keatfer Family History

Keatfer 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: Ketter, Kettner, Feather, Kaufer, Kapfer, Kater, Katzer, Kratzer

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Where is the Keatfer family from?

You can see how Keatfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keatfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keatfer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keatfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keatfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keatfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Keatfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keatfer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Keatfer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keatfer. For the veterans among your Keatfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keatfer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keatfer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keatfer

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