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Keiffer Name Meaning

German: variant of Keifer and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Keiffer is very rare in Germany. Altered form of German Kieffer (see Kiefer ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Keifer, Keefner, Kieffer, Peiffer, Keiper, Seifer, Leifer, Keiser

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Where is the Keiffer family from?

You can see how Keiffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keiffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keiffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Keiffer families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Keiffer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keiffer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keiffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keiffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keiffer. 100% of Keiffer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Keiffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keiffer 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Keiffer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keiffer. For the veterans among your Keiffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keiffer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Keiffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Keiffer in 1942 was 39, and 68 in 2004.

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