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Keffaber Family History

Keffaber 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: Keffeler, Keffer, Faber, Beaber, Kefauver, Reffner, Kelber, Kleffner

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Where is the Keffaber family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keffaber 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 Keffaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keffaber. 100% of Keffaber men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Keffaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keffaber 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 Keffaber. 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 14 military records available for the last name Keffaber. For the veterans among your Keffaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keffaber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keffaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Keffaber in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keffaber 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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