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Kaeffer Family History

Kaeffer 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: Kieffer, Keffer, Kaefer, Kiefer, Pfeffer, Kaufer, Kapfer, Jaffer

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Where is the Kaeffer family from?

You can see how Kaeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaeffer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaeffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kaeffer family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaeffer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kaeffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaeffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaeffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaeffer. 100% of Kaeffer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kaeffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Kaeffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaeffer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kaeffer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kaeffer. For the veterans among your Kaeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaeffer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1965, in the United States, Kaeffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kaeffer in 1964 was 78, and 79 in 1965.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaeffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaeffer 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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