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Kiefaber Family History

Kiefaber 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: Kiefer, Nienaber, Kieffer, Kiefner, Faber, Kipfer, Beaber, Bieber

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Where is the Kiefaber family from?

You can see how Kiefaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiefaber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiefaber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Kiefaber families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kiefaber's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kiefaber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiefaber 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 Kiefaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brewer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiefaber. 25% of Kiefaber men worked as a Brewer.

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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

  • Brewer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Butter Eggs
    25%

What Kiefaber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Kiefaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiefaber 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Kiefaber. 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 264 military records available for the last name Kiefaber. For the veterans among your Kiefaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiefaber lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kiefaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kiefaber in 1959 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiefaber 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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