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Keyfel Family History

Keyfel 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: Keitel, Kenkel, Kessel, Keel, Kegel, Keyser, Keyes, Kestel, Kembel

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Where is the Keyfel family from?

You can see how Keyfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keyfel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keyfel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Keyfel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Keyfel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keyfel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keyfel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Keyfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keyfel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Keyfel. 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 113 military records available for the last name Keyfel. For the veterans among your Keyfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keyfel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Keyfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Keyfel in 1969 was 75, and 72 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keyfel 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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