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Keyer Family History

Keyer 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: Meyer, Heyer, Geyer, Keyser, Keyes, Keser, Seyer, Neyer, Kreyer, Keer

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Where is the Keyer family from?

You can see how Keyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Keyer families living in Essex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Keyer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Keyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keyer 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 Keyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keyer. 22% of Keyer men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Keyer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keyer were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    11%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Keyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Keyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keyer 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Keyer. 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 614 military records available for the last name Keyer. For the veterans among your Keyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keyer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Keyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Keyer in 1956 was 51, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keyer 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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