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Keak Family History

Keak 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: Deak, Peak, Kwak, Keck, Kear, Keal, Kean, Keay, Keas, Kea

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Where is the Keak family from?

You can see how Keak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Keak family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keak's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keak families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keak 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 187 census records available for the last name Keak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keak 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Keak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Keak. For the veterans among your Keak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keak lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Keak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Keak in 1973 was 62, and 87 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keak 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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