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Kieffaber Family History

Kieffaber 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: Kieffer, Kiefer, Kleffner, Keffeler, Nienaber, Liebhaber, Keffer

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Where is the Kieffaber family from?

You can see how Kieffaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieffaber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kieffaber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kieffaber families living in Indiana. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kieffaber's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kieffaber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieffaber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kieffaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kieffaber. 50% of Kieffaber 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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Kieffaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieffaber 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kieffaber. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kieffaber. For the veterans among your Kieffaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieffaber lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kieffaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kieffaber in 1969 was 76, and 98 in 2003.

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