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Keiffert Family History

Keiffert 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: Keiffer, Eiffert, Seiffert, Leffert, Keifer, Eifert, Meffert, Neifert

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Where is the Keiffert family from?

You can see how Keiffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keiffert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Keiffert families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Keiffert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keiffert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keiffert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Keiffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keiffert 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Keiffert. 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 17 military records available for the last name Keiffert. For the veterans among your Keiffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keiffert lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1986, in the United States, Keiffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Keiffert in 1974 was 64, and 90 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keiffert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keiffert 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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