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Keib Family History

Keib 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: Leib, Keil, Keim, Keip, Geib, Keir, Eib, Seib, Kim, Wei

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Where is the Keib family from?

You can see how Keib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keib family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keib families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Keib families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Keib's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Keib families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keib 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 Keib ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keib. 31% of Keib men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Keib women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keib were Mason and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Operator
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Mason
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • H Wife
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Keib family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keib 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Keib. 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 315 military records available for the last name Keib. For the veterans among your Keib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keib lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Keib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Keib in 1957 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keib

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keib 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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