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Keffeler Name Meaning

Altered form of North German Kevelaer Dutch Van Kevelaar a habitational name for someone from Kevelaer near Cleves (Germany).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Peveler, Kefauver, Keeler, Tegeler, Keifer, Reffner, Kensler, Kegler

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Where is the Keffeler family from?

You can see how Keffeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keffeler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keffeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Keffeler families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 54% of all the recorded Keffeler's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Keffeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keffeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keffeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keffeler. 75% of Keffeler 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
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Keffeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keffeler 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Keffeler. 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 79 military records available for the last name Keffeler. For the veterans among your Keffeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keffeler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keffeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keffeler in 1963 was 89, and 66 in 2004.

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