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Keish Family History

Keish 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: Klish, Krish, Keith, Neish, Kish, Kersh, Kelsh, Reish, Reis, Meis

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Where is the Keish family from?

You can see how Keish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keish family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Keish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keish 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 Keish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keish. 43% of Keish men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

What Keish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Keish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keish 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Keish. 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 129 military records available for the last name Keish. For the veterans among your Keish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keish lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Keish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Keish in 1966 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keish 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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