This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Keetin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Keetin Family History

Keetin 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: Keeton, Keelin, Kenton, Klein, Keeven, Keelan, Keating, Kervin, Kevin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Keetin family from?

You can see how Keetin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keetin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keetin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keetin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keetin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keetin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keetin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Keetin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Keetin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keetin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Keetin

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Keetin. 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.

View all Keetin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Keetin. For the veterans among your Keetin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Keetin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Keetin family history

Discover More

What is the average Keetin lifespan?

Average Keetin life expectancy in 1975 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keetin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keetin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Keetin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial