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Keevey Family History

Keevey 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: Keeven, Keeley, Keeney, Keesey, Peevey, Keever, Seeley, Klever, Kleve

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Where is the Keevey family from?

You can see how Keevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keevey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keevey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keevey family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keevey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keevey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keevey 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 Keevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keevey. 60% of Keevey men worked as a Retired.

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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

  • Retired
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Keevey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Keevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keevey 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Keevey. 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 55 military records available for the last name Keevey. For the veterans among your Keevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keevey lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2000, in the United States, Keevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Keevey in 1948 was 46, and 63 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keevey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keevey 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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