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Keeher Family History

Keeher 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: Keeler, Keener, Keehner, Keeter, Keever, Keleher, Reeher, Keefer

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Where is the Keeher family from?

You can see how Keeher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keeher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Keeher family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keeher's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Keeher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeher 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 Keeher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keeher. 100% of Keeher men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Keeher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Keeher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeher 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Keeher. 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 25 military records available for the last name Keeher. For the veterans among your Keeher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Keeher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Keeher in 1966 was 73, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keeher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeher 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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