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Keaty Family History

Keaty 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: Keary, Keady, Kelty, Kealy, Keats, Keagy, Beaty, Keay, Keath, Kay

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Where is the Keaty family from?

You can see how Keaty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keaty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keaty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Keaty families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keaty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keaty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keaty 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 Keaty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keaty. 50% of Keaty men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Keaty women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Keaty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Keaty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keaty 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Keaty. 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 96 military records available for the last name Keaty. For the veterans among your Keaty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keaty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keaty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keaty in 1963 was 65, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keaty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keaty 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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