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Keet Family History

Keet Surname Meaning

see Kite.

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


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Where is the Keet family from?

You can see how Keet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Keet families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Keet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keet 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 Keet 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 Keet. 42% of Keet men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Keet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keet were Pney Matic Driller and Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Farmworker
    25%
  • Agricultural Labourer Heavy Worker
    17%
  • Pney Matic Driller
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • House Duties
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Keet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Keet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keet 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 686 immigration records available for the last name Keet. 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 502 military records available for the last name Keet. For the veterans among your Keet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keet lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Keet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Keet in 1956 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keet 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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