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Keitch Family History

Keitch Surname Meaning

see Keech.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keitch family from?

You can see how Keitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keitch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keitch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Keitch families living in Somerset. This was about 53% of all the recorded Keitch's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Keitch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keitch 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 Keitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keitch. 34% of Keitch men worked as a Farm Labourer and 90% of Keitch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keitch were Gardener and Unpaid H D.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Cowman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid H D
    5%

What Keitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keitch 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Keitch. 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 144 military records available for the last name Keitch. For the veterans among your Keitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keitch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Keitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keitch in 1964 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keitch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keitch 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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