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Keables Family History

Keables 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: Kemble, Stables, Peebles, Eales, Eagles, Keeble, Ables, Keadle

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Where is the Keables family from?

You can see how Keables families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keables family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keables families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Keables families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Keables's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keables families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keables 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 Keables ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keables. 34% of Keables men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

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Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Keables. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keables 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Keables. 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 182 military records available for the last name Keables. For the veterans among your Keables ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keables lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Keables life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Keables in 1972 was 89, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keables

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keables 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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