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Keynes Family History

Keynes Surname Meaning

see Caines.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keynes family from?

You can see how Keynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keynes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Keynes families living in Dorset. This was about 43% of all the recorded Keynes's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Keynes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keynes 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 Keynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keynes. 100% of Keynes men worked as a Carpenter and 78% of Keynes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keynes 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Keynes. 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 216 military records available for the last name Keynes. For the veterans among your Keynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keynes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Keynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keynes in 1973 was 41, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keynes 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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