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Keds Family History

Keds 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: Kees, Kehs, Keys, Kes, Kess, Keas, Kos, Reis, Kemp, Lees

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Where is the Keds family from?

You can see how Keds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keds family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keds family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Keds's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keds families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keds 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 43 census records available for the last name Keds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keds 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Keds. 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 2 military records available for the last name Keds. For the veterans among your Keds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keds lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1983, in the United States, Keds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Keds in 1981 was 75, and 71 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keds 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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