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Keithan Family History

Keithan 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: Reitman, Keith, Meighan, Reitan, Kreitman, Weitman, Keilman, Kathan

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Where is the Keithan family from?

You can see how Keithan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keithan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keithan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Keithan families living in Lancashire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Keithan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keithan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keithan 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 Keithan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keithan. 40% of Keithan men worked as a Baker and 34% of Keithan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keithan were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Baker
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Keithan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Keithan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keithan 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Keithan. 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 248 military records available for the last name Keithan. For the veterans among your Keithan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keithan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Keithan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Keithan in 1956 was 63, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keithan 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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