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Keates Family History

Keates Surname Meaning

English (mainly Staffordshire): variant of Keate (see Kite) with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Keates family from?

You can see how Keates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keates family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keates families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 294 Keates families living in Staffordshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Keates's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Keates families in 1891.
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What did your Keates ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keates. 14% of Keates men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Keates women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keates were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Keates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keates 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Keates. 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 Keates. For the veterans among your Keates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keates lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Keates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Keates in 1953 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keates 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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