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Kilheffer Family History

Kilheffer 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, Klepfer, Scheffer, Sheffer, Keffer

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Where is the Kilheffer family from?

You can see how Kilheffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilheffer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilheffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Kilheffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kilheffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kilheffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilheffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilheffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilheffer. 25% of Kilheffer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kilheffer women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Baker
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Kilheffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Kilheffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilheffer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kilheffer. 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 64 military records available for the last name Kilheffer. For the veterans among your Kilheffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilheffer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kilheffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kilheffer in 1966 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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