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Keiffer Family History

Keiffer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Keifer and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

The surname Keiffer is very rare in Germany.

Altered form of German Kieffer (see Kiefer).

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


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Where is the Keiffer family from?

You can see how Keiffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keiffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keiffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Keiffer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Keiffer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keiffer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keiffer 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 Keiffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keiffer. 26% of Keiffer men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Keiffer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keiffer were Farming and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Stenographer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Keiffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keiffer 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Keiffer. 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 Keiffer. For the veterans among your Keiffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keiffer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Keiffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Keiffer in 1942 was 39, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keiffer 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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