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Keevers Family History

Keevers 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: Keepers, Beevers, Keever, Seevers, Klever, Evers, Keeven, Keeler

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Where is the Keevers family from?

You can see how Keevers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keevers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keevers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Keevers families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Keevers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keevers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keevers 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 Keevers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keevers. 20% of Keevers men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Keevers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Keevers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keevers 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Keevers. 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 140 military records available for the last name Keevers. For the veterans among your Keevers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keevers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Keevers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Keevers in 1949 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keevers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keevers 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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