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Kefener Family History

Kefener 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: Keener, Kettner, Kenner, Kerner, Kelner, Kempner, Kellner, Reffner

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Where is the Kefener family from?

You can see how Kefener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kefener family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kefener family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kefener's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kefener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kefener 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 29 census records available for the last name Kefener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kefener 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kefener. 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 Kefener. For the veterans among your Kefener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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