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Kiefar Family History

Kiefar 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, Kielar, Kipfer, Kieper, Kieran, Kier, Kieler, Kieser, Kiener

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Where is the Kiefar family from?

You can see how Kiefar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiefar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiefar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kiefar families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kiefar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kiefar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Kiefar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiefar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kiefar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kiefar. For the veterans among your Kiefar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiefar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiefar 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiefar

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