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Kaefer Family History

Kaefer Surname Meaning

German (Käfer): see Kafer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kaefer family from?

You can see how Kaefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaefer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Kaefer families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kaefer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaefer 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 Kaefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaefer. 28% of Kaefer men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Kaefer women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaefer were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Kaefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaefer 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Kaefer. 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 386 military records available for the last name Kaefer. For the veterans among your Kaefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaefer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kaefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaefer in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaefer 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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