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Kaeff Family History

Kaeff Surname 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: Neff, Reff, Koff, Karpf, Kampf, Sheff, Steff, Kreft, Hauff, Gaff

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Where is the Kaeff family from?

You can see how Kaeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaeff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kaeff families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kaeff's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaeff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Kaeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaeff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kaeff. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kaeff. For the veterans among your Kaeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaeff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kaeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaeff in 1964 was 65, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaeff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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