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Kefalos Family History

Kefalos Name 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: Kefalas, Cefalo, Kakos, Delos, Kellow, Klos, Avalos, Mesaros, Kalis

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Where is the Kefalos family from?

You can see how Kefalos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kefalos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kefalos families living in Massachusetts. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kefalos's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Kefalos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kefalos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kefalos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kefalos. 58% of Kefalos men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 1940

  • Proprietor
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Kefalos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kefalos 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Kefalos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Kefalos. For the veterans among your Kefalos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kefalos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kefalos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kefalos in 1962 was 68, and 56 in 2004.

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