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Keinast Family History

Keinast 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: Neinast, Keinath, Kienast, Leinart, Reinart, Keast, Kunst, Geist

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Where is the Keinast family from?

You can see how Keinast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keinast family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keinast family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Keinast's in USA. California had the highest population of Keinast families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keinast 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 72 census records available for the last name Keinast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keinast 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Keinast. 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 34 military records available for the last name Keinast. For the veterans among your Keinast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keinast lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Keinast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Keinast in 1977 was 76, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keinast 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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