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Keeb Family History

Keeb Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Keel, Keep, Leeb, Kees, Keen, Keer, Reeb, Heeb, Deeb, Kee

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Where is the Keeb family from?

You can see how Keeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeb family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keeb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keeb family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keeb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keeb families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeb 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 Keeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keeb. 50% of Keeb men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Keeb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Keeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeb 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Keeb. 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 57 military records available for the last name Keeb. For the veterans among your Keeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeb lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keeb

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