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Keffell Family History

Keffell 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: Kernell, Saffell, Koffel, Kuffel, Leffel, Keffeler, Heffel, Kettell

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Where is the Keffell family from?

You can see how Keffell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keffell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Keffell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Keffell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Keffell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keffell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keffell 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 85 census records available for the last name Keffell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keffell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Keffell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Keffell. For the veterans among your Keffell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keffell lifespan?

Average Keffell life expectancy in 1974 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keffell 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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