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Keefler Family History

Keefler 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: Keeler, Kuefler, Keefner, Keebler, Keesler, Keefer, Keller, Kiefer

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Where is the Keefler family from?

You can see how Keefler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keefler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keefler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Keefler families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keefler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Keefler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keefler 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 Keefler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keefler. 100% of Keefler men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Keefler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Keefler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keefler 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Keefler. 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 48 military records available for the last name Keefler. For the veterans among your Keefler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keefler lifespan?

Average Keefler life expectancy in 1999 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keefler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keefler 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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