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Keefau Family History

Keefau 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: Keelan, Keegan, Keenan, Keena, Keeran, Keeffe, Keehan, Keefer, Keefe

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Where is the Keefau family from?

You can see how Keefau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keefau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Keefau families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Keefau family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Keefau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Keefau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keefau 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 3 census records available for the last name Keefau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keefau 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 Keefau. 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 Keefau. For the veterans among your Keefau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keefau lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Keefau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Keefau in 1991 was 27, and 26 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keefau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keefau 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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