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Kefover Family History

Kefover 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: Keefover, Kefauver, Kover, Lefever, Kever, Kenoyer, Klover, Keever

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Where is the Kefover family from?

You can see how Kefover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kefover family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kefover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kefover families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kefover's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kefover families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kefover surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kefover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kefover. 100% of Kefover 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Kefover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kefover 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kefover. 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 128 military records available for the last name Kefover. For the veterans among your Kefover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kefover lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kefover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kefover in 1964 was 62, and 92 in 2003.

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