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Keebey Family History

Keebey 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: Keeley, Keeney, Keesey, Seeley, Kleber, Kelsey, Keeven, Kenley

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Where is the Keebey family from?

You can see how Keebey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keebey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Keebey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keebey family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Keebey's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Keebey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keebey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Keebey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keebey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Keebey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Keebey. For the veterans among your Keebey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keebey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Keebey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keebey in 1968 was 61, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keebey 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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