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Keefauver Family History

Keefauver Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Kiefhaber.

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


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Where is the Keefauver family from?

You can see how Keefauver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keefauver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keefauver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Keefauver families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keefauver's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keefauver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keefauver 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 Keefauver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keefauver. 50% of Keefauver men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Keefauver women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keefauver were Mechanic and Landlord.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Landlord
    17%

What Keefauver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keefauver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keefauver 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Keefauver. 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 273 military records available for the last name Keefauver. For the veterans among your Keefauver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keefauver lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Keefauver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keefauver in 1950 was 35, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keefauver 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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