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Kiffmeyer Family History

Kiffmeyer Surname Meaning

North German (Westphalia): distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) who lived in a decrepit cottage from dialect (kiff ‘shack’).

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


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Where is the Kiffmeyer family from?

You can see how Kiffmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiffmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiffmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kiffmeyer families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kiffmeyer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kiffmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Kiffmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiffmeyer. 67% of Kiffmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kiffmeyer women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Manager
    17%
  • Dry Cleaner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kiffmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Kiffmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiffmeyer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kiffmeyer. 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 57 military records available for the last name Kiffmeyer. For the veterans among your Kiffmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiffmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kiffmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kiffmeyer in 1963 was 70, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiffmeyer 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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