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Keto Family History

Keto Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from keto ‘meadow farmyard’. Established as a hereditary surname (based on farm names) since the 19th century chiefly in Ostrobothnia and also adopted in the name-changing campaigns of the early 20th century mainly to replace Swedish surnames.

(compare Laine).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keto family from?

You can see how Keto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keto family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Keto families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Keto's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Keto families in 1871.
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What did your Keto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keto. 54% of Keto men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Keto women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keto were Salesman and Salesgirl.

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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
    54%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Salesgirl
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keto 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Keto. 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 259 military records available for the last name Keto. For the veterans among your Keto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keto in 1963 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keto 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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