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Keeves Family History

Keeves Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Caves. Compare Keeve.

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


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Where is the Keeves family from?

You can see how Keeves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keeves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Keeves families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Keeves's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keeves families in 1891.
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What did your Keeves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keeves. 50% of Keeves men worked as a Bricklayer and 86% of Keeves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keeves were Carpenter joiner and Housewife Unpaid.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Carpenter joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keeves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeves 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Keeves. 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 171 military records available for the last name Keeves. For the veterans among your Keeves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeves lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Keeves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Keeves in 1968 was 88, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeves 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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