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Keykendall Family History

Keykendall 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: Kuykendall, Kirkendall, Coykendall, Kendall, Kirkendoll, Mendenhall

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Where is the Keykendall family from?

You can see how Keykendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keykendall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keykendall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Keykendall families living in North Carolina. This was about 43% of all the recorded Keykendall's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Keykendall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keykendall 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 Keykendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keykendall. 33% of Keykendall men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keykendall women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Keykendall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keykendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keykendall 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Keykendall. 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 183 military records available for the last name Keykendall. For the veterans among your Keykendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keykendall lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Keykendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keykendall in 1984 was 75, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keykendall 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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