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Keefover Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Kiefhaber .

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


Similar surnames: Keefauver, Kefauver, Keefner, Keehner, Keeler, Keesler, Keebler

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Where is the Keefover family from?

You can see how Keefover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keefover family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keefover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keefover family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keefover's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keefover families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keefover surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keefover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keefover. 30% of Keefover men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keefover women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keefover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keefover 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 Keefover. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 316 military records available for the last name Keefover. For the veterans among your Keefover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keefover lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keefover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Keefover in 1962 was 83, and 61 in 2004.

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