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Keast Family History

Keast Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): unexplained. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Kist.

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


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Where is the Keast family from?

You can see how Keast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keast family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keast families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 456 Keast families living in Cornwall. This was about 61% of all the recorded Keast's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Keast families in 1891.
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What did your Keast ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keast. 18% of Keast men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Keast women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keast were Lorry Driver and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Cowman
    8%
  • Lorry Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Keast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keast 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Keast. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keast. For the veterans among your Keast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keast lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Keast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1947. The average life expectancy for Keast in 1945 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keast 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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