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Keks Family History

Keks 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: Kees, Kehs, Keys, Kes, Kess, Keas, Kos, Reis, Kemp, Lees

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Where is the Keks family from?

You can see how Keks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Keks families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Keks families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Keks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keks 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 Keks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keks. 55% of Keks men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

What Keks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Keks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keks 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Keks. 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 7 military records available for the last name Keks. For the veterans among your Keks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keks lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Keks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Keks in 1971 was 79, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keks 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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