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Keate Family History

Keate Surname Meaning

English (mainly Lancashire): variant of Kite.

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


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Where is the Keate family from?

You can see how Keate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Keate families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Keate's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keate families in 1891.
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What did your Keate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keate. 50% of Keate men worked as a Retired and 89% of Keate women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keate were Farmer (dairy) and Housewife.

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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

  • Retired
    50%
  • Farmer (dairy)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Wife
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Keate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keate 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Keate. 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 485 military records available for the last name Keate. For the veterans among your Keate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keate lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Keate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Keate in 1964 was 87, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keate 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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