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Keffe Family History

Keffe 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: Keffer, Keeffe, Keefe, Neff, Keane, Reff, Koff, Geffen, Defee, Koffel

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Where is the Keffe family from?

You can see how Keffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Keffe families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keffe 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 Keffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keffe. 100% of Keffe men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Keffe women worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Keffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keffe 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Keffe. 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 206 military records available for the last name Keffe. For the veterans among your Keffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keffe lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Keffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Keffe in 1986 was 59, and 34 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keffe 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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