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Keable Family History

Keable Surname Meaning

see Keeble.

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


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Where is the Keable family from?

You can see how Keable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keable family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keable families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Keable families living in Suffolk. This was about 25% of all the recorded Keable's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Keable families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keable 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 Keable ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keable. 11% of Keable men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Keable women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keable were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Farm Worker
    9%
  • Cowman On Farm
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Keable family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Keable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keable 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Keable. 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 620 military records available for the last name Keable. For the veterans among your Keable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keable lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Keable life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keable in 1964 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keable

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keable 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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