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Keims Family History

Keims 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: Keim, Heims, Kim, Reis, Kemp, Meis, Kimm, Keil, Weiss, Heim

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Where is the Keims family from?

You can see how Keims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keims family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keims family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keims's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keims families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keims surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Keims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keims 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Keims. 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 51 military records available for the last name Keims. For the veterans among your Keims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keims lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Keims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Keims in 1980 was 90, and 75 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keims 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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