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Keading Family History

Keading 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: Keating, Reading, Kading, Keding, Fearing, Kraning, Kenning, Hedding

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Where is the Keading family from?

You can see how Keading families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keading family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Keading families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Keading family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keading's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Keading families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keading surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Keading. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keading 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Keading. 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 67 military records available for the last name Keading. For the veterans among your Keading ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keading lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Keading life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Keading in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keading 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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