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Kieffner Family History

Kieffner 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: Kleffner, Kieffer, Kiefner, Kiefer, Reffner, Hoeffner, Geffner

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Where is the Kieffner family from?

You can see how Kieffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieffner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kieffner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kieffner families living in Indiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kieffner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kieffner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieffner 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 Kieffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kieffner. 40% of Kieffner men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kieffner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kieffner were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Kieffner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Kieffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieffner 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Kieffner. 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 101 military records available for the last name Kieffner. For the veterans among your Kieffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieffner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kieffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kieffner in 1957 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieffner 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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