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Keath Family History

Keath Surname Meaning

Scottish and English (mainly Cambridgeshire): variant of Keith.

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


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Where is the Keath family from?

You can see how Keath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Keath families living in Devon. This was about 16% of all the recorded Keath's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Keath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keath 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 Keath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keath. 89% of Keath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%

What Keath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Keath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keath 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Keath. 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 Keath. For the veterans among your Keath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keath lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Keath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Keath in 1945 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keath 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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