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Keefee Family History

Keefee 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: Keesee, Keeffe, Keefer, Keefe, Kiefer, Keeven, Keeler, Keeley, Defee

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Where is the Keefee family from?

You can see how Keefee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keefee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keefee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Keefee families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keefee's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Keefee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keefee 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 233 census records available for the last name Keefee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keefee 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Keefee. 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 22 military records available for the last name Keefee. For the veterans among your Keefee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keefee lifespan?

Average Keefee life expectancy in 1967 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keefee 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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