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Kayfesh Family History

Kayfesh 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: Kayes, Hayes, Haynes, Ganesh, Kaufer, Kapfer, Keyes, Ramesh, Kyles

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Where is the Kayfesh family from?

You can see how Kayfesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayfesh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kayfesh family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayfesh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kayfesh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayfesh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kayfesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayfesh 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kayfesh. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kayfesh. For the veterans among your Kayfesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayfesh lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Kayfesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kayfesh in 1978 was 94, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayfesh 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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