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Kefalas Family History

Kefalas Surname Meaning

Greek: nickname from a derivative of the vocabulary word kephalē ‘head’ in either of two senses: ‘big-headed’ or ‘obstinate’.

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


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Where is the Kefalas family from?

You can see how Kefalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kefalas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kefalas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kefalas families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kefalas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kefalas families in 1891.
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What did your Kefalas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kefalas. 50% of Kefalas women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Kefalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kefalas 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Kefalas. 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 240 military records available for the last name Kefalas. For the veterans among your Kefalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kefalas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kefalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kefalas in 1963 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kefalas 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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