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Keifer Family History

Keifer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kiefer. German: nickname for someone who was quarrelsome from an agent of Middle High German kīben kīven ‘to quarrel’.

German keifen.

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


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Where is the Keifer family from?

You can see how Keifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keifer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Keifer families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keifer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keifer families in 1911.
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What did your Keifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Keifer. 100% of Keifer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Keifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keifer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Keifer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Keifer. For the veterans among your Keifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keifer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Keifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keifer in 1947 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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