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Keis Family History

Keis 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: Reis, Meis, Keil, Keim, Kreis, Kees, Keip, Geis, Leis, Neis

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Where is the Keis family from?

You can see how Keis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Keis families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Keis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keis 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 Keis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keis. 22% of Keis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Keis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keis were Civil Engineer and House Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Civil Engineer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%

What Keis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keis 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Keis. 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 829 military records available for the last name Keis. For the veterans among your Keis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Keis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Keis in 1961 was 53, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keis 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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