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Kreefer Family History

Kreefer 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: Kreeger, Reefer, Keefer, Kiefer, Reifer, Krieger, Kreiter, Kreiser

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Where is the Kreefer family from?

You can see how Kreefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreefer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kreefer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreefer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kreefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreefer 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 26 census records available for the last name Kreefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreefer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kreefer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kreefer. For the veterans among your Kreefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreefer lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Kreefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kreefer in 1986 was 79, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreefer 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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