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Kefauver Family History

Kefauver Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Kiefhaber.

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


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Where is the Kefauver family from?

You can see how Kefauver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kefauver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kefauver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kefauver family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kefauver's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Kefauver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kefauver 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 Kefauver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kefauver. 31% of Kefauver men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kefauver women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kefauver were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Kefauver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kefauver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kefauver 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Kefauver. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kefauver. For the veterans among your Kefauver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kefauver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kefauver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kefauver in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

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