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Keift Family History

Keift 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: Keitt, Geist, Keil, Reiff, Kitt, Kraft, Keim, Seif, Gift, Reidt

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Where is the Keift family from?

You can see how Keift families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keift family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keift families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 8 Keift families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keift's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Keift families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keift 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 Keift ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keift. 50% of Keift men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Keift. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keift 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Keift. 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 16 military records available for the last name Keift. For the veterans among your Keift ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keift lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keift 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keift

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