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Kieffe Family History

Kieffe 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: Kieffer, Keeffe, Kiefer, Kierce, Kiene, Kieke, Kieft, Ioffe, Kief

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Where is the Kieffe family from?

You can see how Kieffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieffe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kieffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 7 Kieffe families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kieffe's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kieffe families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieffe 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 Kieffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kieffe. 60% of Kieffe 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Kieffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Kieffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieffe 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Kieffe. 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 75 military records available for the last name Kieffe. For the veterans among your Kieffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieffe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kieffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kieffe in 1964 was 73, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kieffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieffe 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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