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Keb Family History

Keb 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: Ken, Ker, Kew, Kem, Ke, Key, Kee, Keo, Kes, Kea

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Where is the Keb family from?

You can see how Keb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keb family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Keb family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keb's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Keb families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keb 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 590 census records available for the last name Keb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keb 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Keb. 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 114 military records available for the last name Keb. For the veterans among your Keb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keb lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Keb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keb in 1965 was 31, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keb 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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