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Keem Family History

Keem Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Keam a habitational name from Keyham (Leicestershire) from Old English cǣg ‘key’ or hypothetically ‘boulder’ or a personal name derived from either of these + hām ‘farmstead’.

It is possible that the name may sometimes be from Cheam in Surrey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keem family from?

You can see how Keem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 40 Keem families living in Kent. This was about 68% of all the recorded Keem's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Keem families in 1891.
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What did your Keem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keem. 78% of Keem 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
    78%
  • Laundress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keem 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Keem. 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 200 military records available for the last name Keem. For the veterans among your Keem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Keem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Keem in 1962 was 37, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keem 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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