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Keefus Family History

Keefus 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: Kees, Jeffus, Reedus, Keels, Keeffe, Keefer, Keefe, Keef, Keenum

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Where is the Keefus family from?

You can see how Keefus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keefus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Keefus families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Keefus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keefus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keefus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keefus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keefus. 100% of Keefus 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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What Keefus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Keefus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keefus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Keefus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Keefus. For the veterans among your Keefus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keefus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Keefus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Keefus in 1972 was 93, and 76 in 2004.

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