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Kea Family History

Kea Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of Key. Dutch: possibly from a pet form of the personal name Cornelis (see Cornelius).

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


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Where is the Kea family from?

You can see how Kea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Kea families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kea's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kea families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kea 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 Kea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kea. 29% of Kea men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Kea women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kea were Farming and Laundress.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laundress
    9%

What Kea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kea 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Kea. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kea. For the veterans among your Kea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kea lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kea in 1958 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kea 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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