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Keins Family History

Keins 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: Leins, Weins, Beins, Heins, Kerns, Keirns, Reins, Meins, Kerins, Reis

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Where is the Keins family from?

You can see how Keins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Keins family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Keins families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keins 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 Keins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keins. 28% of Keins men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Keins women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keins were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Keins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Keins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keins 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Keins. 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 279 military records available for the last name Keins. For the veterans among your Keins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Keins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keins in 1965 was 87, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keins 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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