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Keeff Family History

Keeff Surname Meaning

see O'Keeffe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keeff family from?

You can see how Keeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Keeff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Keeff families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Keeff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keeff families in 1891.
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What did your Keeff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keeff. 100% of Keeff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Keeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeff 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Keeff. 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 61 military records available for the last name Keeff. For the veterans among your Keeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeff lifespan?

Average Keeff life expectancy in 1972 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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