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Keifman Family History

Keifman 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: Keilman, Kinman, Krizman, Kelman, Leiman, Reitman, Kleiman, Kleffman

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Where is the Keifman family from?

You can see how Keifman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keifman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keifman family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keifman's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Keifman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keifman 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 Keifman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Keifman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Keifman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keifman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Keifman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Keifman. For the veterans among your Keifman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keifman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Keifman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Keifman in 1961 was 45, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keifman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keifman 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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