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Keating Family History

Keating Surname Meaning

English: possibly from a Middle English personal name Keting Kiting (Old English Cȳting).

Irish (of Norman origin): Anglicized form of Céitinn and Mac Céitinn a Gaelicized derivative of de Ketyng (probably a habitational name).

A surname which was taken to Wexford in the 12th century by Anglo-Norman settlers.

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


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Where is the Keating family from?

You can see how Keating families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keating family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keating families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 509 Keating families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Keating's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keating families in 1891.
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What did your Keating ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keating. 14% of Keating men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Keating women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keating were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Insurance Agent
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 160,000 census records available for the last name Keating. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keating 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 34,000 immigration records available for the last name Keating. 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 27,000 military records available for the last name Keating. For the veterans among your Keating ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keating lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Keating life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keating in 1942 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keating 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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