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Keafauver Family History

Keafauver 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: Kefauver, Keefauver, Lafaver, Krakauer, Keefover, Fauver, Beaver

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Where is the Keafauver family from?

You can see how Keafauver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keafauver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keafauver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Keafauver families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Keafauver's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Keafauver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keafauver 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 235 census records available for the last name Keafauver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keafauver 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Keafauver. 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 27 military records available for the last name Keafauver. For the veterans among your Keafauver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keafauver lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Keafauver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Keafauver in 1965 was 87, and 87 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keafauver 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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