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Keitts Family History

Keitts 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: Kitts, Keitt, Keatts, Keitel, Kitt, Mitts, Klutts, Keith, Kett, Betts

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Where is the Keitts family from?

You can see how Keitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keitts family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keitts families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Keitts family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keitts's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keitts families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Keitts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keitts 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Keitts. 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 13 military records available for the last name Keitts. For the veterans among your Keitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keitts lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Keitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Keitts in 1977 was 85, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keitts 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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