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Kelfer Family History

Kelfer 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: Keller, Kelner, Kelber, Kelker, Kelter, Helfer, Telfer, Kelder

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Where is the Kelfer family from?

You can see how Kelfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kelfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kelfer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelfer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kelfer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelfer 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 Kelfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelfer. 25% of Kelfer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kelfer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kelfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Kelfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelfer 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Kelfer. 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 110 military records available for the last name Kelfer. For the veterans among your Kelfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelfer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Kelfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kelfer in 1972 was 93, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelfer 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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