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Keefner Family History

Keefner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Küfner a variant of Küfer (see Kiefer).

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


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Where is the Keefner family from?

You can see how Keefner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keefner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keefner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Keefner families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Keefner's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Keefner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keefner 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 Keefner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keefner. 34% of Keefner men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Keefner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keefner were Office Clerk and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Office Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Keefner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Keefner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keefner 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Keefner. 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 197 military records available for the last name Keefner. For the veterans among your Keefner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keefner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keefner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keefner in 1963 was 71, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keefner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keefner 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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