Researching Joe Kiefer
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 11 people with the Kiefer surname? In that year Kiefer was ranked number 3568 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Joe means "form of JOSEPH - God shall add" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of Joe Kiefer on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Joe Kiefer and the Kiefer Genealogy
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Some Famous People called Joe Kiefer
Joe Kiefer
Joseph William Kiefer [Harlem Joe or Smoke] (July 19, 1899 – July 5, 1975) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. Listed at, 190 lb., Kiefer batted and threw right-handed. He was born in West Leyden, New York.
In a three-season career, Kiefer posted a 0–5 record with a 6.16 ERA in 15 appearances, including four starts, nine strikeouts, and 49⅔ innings of work. He also pitched in the minors for 21 years and served in the U.S. Army during World War I.
Kiefer died in Utica, New York at age 75.
Source: Joe Kiefer, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Kiefer
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