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Keff Family History

Keff 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, Kiff, Zeff, Jeff, Leff, Seff, Keef, Kemp

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Where is the Keff family from?

You can see how Keff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Keff families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Keff's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Keff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keff 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 Keff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keff. 100% of Keff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keff 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Keff. 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 202 military records available for the last name Keff. For the veterans among your Keff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Keff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keff in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keff 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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