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Keeffner Family History

Keeffner 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: Kleffner, Keefner, Reffner, Hoeffner, Geffner, Deffner, Kuffner

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Where is the Keeffner family from?

You can see how Keeffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeffner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keeffner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Keeffner family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keeffner's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Keeffner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Keeffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeffner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Keeffner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Keeffner. For the veterans among your Keeffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeffner lifespan?

Average Keeffner life expectancy in 1969 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeffner 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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