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Kekes Family History

Kekes 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: Keyes, Kees, Kokes, Kepes, Kerkes, Lees, Kerker, Hees, Kakos, Kenkel

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Where is the Kekes family from?

You can see how Kekes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kekes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kekes family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kekes's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Kekes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kekes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Kekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kekes 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Kekes. 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 81 military records available for the last name Kekes. For the veterans among your Kekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kekes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kekes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kekes in 1962 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kekes 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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