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Keffey Family History

Keffey 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: Keffer, Jeffrey, Coffey, Kelsey, Kenley, Keeley, Geffen, Kersey

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Where is the Keffey family from?

You can see how Keffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keffey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keffey family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Keffey's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Keffey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keffey 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 Keffey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Keffey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Keffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keffey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Keffey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Keffey. For the veterans among your Keffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keffey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1974, in the United States, Keffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Keffey in 1970 was 73, and 73 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keffey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keffey 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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