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Kilhefner Family History

Kilhefner 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: Kiefner, Kiefer, Kleffner, Kiener, Kilner, Kleiner, Hefner, Keefner

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Where is the Kilhefner family from?

You can see how Kilhefner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilhefner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilhefner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Kilhefner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilhefner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kilhefner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilhefner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kilhefner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilhefner. 34% of Kilhefner men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kilhefner women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilhefner were Carpenter and Packer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Knitter
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    50%
  • Packer
    50%
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What Kilhefner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Kilhefner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilhefner 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kilhefner. 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 184 military records available for the last name Kilhefner. For the veterans among your Kilhefner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilhefner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kilhefner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kilhefner in 1964 was 67, and 54 in 2004.

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