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Keffler Family History

Keffler 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: Keffeler, Koffler, Leffler, Heffler, Keffer, Effler, Keller, Reffner

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Where is the Keffler family from?

You can see how Keffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keffler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keffler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Keffler families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Keffler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keffler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keffler 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 Keffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keffler. 30% of Keffler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Keffler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keffler 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Keffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Keffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keffler 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Keffler. 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 139 military records available for the last name Keffler. For the veterans among your Keffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keffler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Keffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Keffler in 1947 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keffler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keffler 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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