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Kefalis Family History

Kefalis 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: Kefalas, Kalis, Kellis, Karalis, Nealis, Melis, Mellis, Malis, Cefalo

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Where is the Kefalis family from?

You can see how Kefalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kefalis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kefalis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kefalis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kefalis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kefalis 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 7 census records available for the last name Kefalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kefalis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kefalis. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kefalis. For the veterans among your Kefalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kefalis lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Kefalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kefalis in 1997 was 74, and 55 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kefalis 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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