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Keffner Family History

Keffner 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: Reffner, Kleffner, Geffner, Deffner, Kuffner, Heffner, Keefner

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Where is the Keffner family from?

You can see how Keffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keffner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keffner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keffner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keffner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keffner 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 Keffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keffner. 100% of Keffner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Keffner women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Keffner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Keffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keffner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Keffner. 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 37 military records available for the last name Keffner. For the veterans among your Keffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keffner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Keffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Keffner in 1966 was 76, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keffner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keffner 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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