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Keiver Family History

Keiver 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: Keiper, Keiler, Keifer, Keiner, Keiter, Keiser, Kever, Keever, Keizer

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Where is the Keiver family from?

You can see how Keiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keiver family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keiver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Keiver families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Keiver's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keiver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keiver 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 Keiver ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Keiver. 100% of Keiver men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Keiver women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Tailoress
    40%

What Keiver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keiver 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Keiver. 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 110 military records available for the last name Keiver. For the veterans among your Keiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keiver lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Keiver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Keiver in 1966 was 80, and 90 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keiver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keiver 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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