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Keach Family History

Keach Surname Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): variant of Keech.

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


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Where is the Keach family from?

You can see how Keach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Keach families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Keach's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Keach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keach 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 Keach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keach. 100% of Keach men worked as a Builder and 90% of Keach 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    11%

What Keach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Keach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keach 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Keach. 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 Keach. For the veterans among your Keach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keach in 1962 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keach 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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