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Klefeker Family History

Klefeker 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: Kleffner, Lefever, Bleeker, Klecker, Lefeber, Klepper, Kiefer, Kerker

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Where is the Klefeker family from?

You can see how Klefeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klefeker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klefeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Klefeker families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Klefeker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Klefeker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klefeker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klefeker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Klefeker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Klefeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klefeker 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Klefeker. 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 203 military records available for the last name Klefeker. For the veterans among your Klefeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klefeker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Klefeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Klefeker in 1962 was 85, and 69 in 2003.

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