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Kifle Family History

Kifle Surname Meaning

Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the personal name Kifle which is interpreted as e.g. ‘my portion’ in the Ge’ez Amharic or related languages.

— Note: Since Ethiopians and Eritreans do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Kifle family from?

You can see how Kifle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kifle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kifle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kifle families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kifle's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kifle families in 1880.
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What did your Kifle ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Kifle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kifle 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kifle. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kifle. For the veterans among your Kifle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kifle lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Kifle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kifle in 1992 was 86, and 64 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kifle 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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