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Kilefner Family History

Kilefner 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: Kiefner, Kiefer, Kleffner, Kiener, Kilner, Kleiner, Keefner, Kieffer

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Where is the Kilefner family from?

You can see how Kilefner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilefner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kilefner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilefner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kilefner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Kilefner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilefner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kilefner. 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 73 military records available for the last name Kilefner. For the veterans among your Kilefner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilefner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Kilefner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kilefner in 1957 was 50, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilefner 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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