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Kefala Family History

Kefala 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: Kefalas, Cefalo, Kala, Kujala, Perala, Pekala, Cecala, Kubala, Cefalu

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Where is the Kefala family from?

You can see how Kefala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kefala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kefala family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Kefala's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kefala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kefala 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 Kefala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dishwasher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kefala. 100% of Kefala men worked as a Dishwasher.

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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

  • Dishwasher
    100%

What Kefala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Kefala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kefala 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kefala. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kefala. For the veterans among your Kefala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kefala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Kefala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kefala in 1964 was 79, and 78 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kefala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kefala 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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