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Keeman Family History

Keeman 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: Kelman, Beeman, Keelan, Kleeman, Keegan, Keenan, Neeman, Feeman

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Where is the Keeman family from?

You can see how Keeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Keeman families living in Staffordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Keeman's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Keeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeman 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 Keeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keeman. 100% of Keeman men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Keeman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Keeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Keeman. 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 710 military records available for the last name Keeman. For the veterans among your Keeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Keeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keeman in 1965 was 75, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeman 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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