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Keebe Family History

Keebe 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: Keeble, Klebe, Keene, Keele, Beebe, Keefe, Keese, Kibbe, Kobe, Kemble

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Where is the Keebe family from?

You can see how Keebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keebe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Keebe family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Keebe's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Keebe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Keebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keebe 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Keebe. 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 11 military records available for the last name Keebe. For the veterans among your Keebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keebe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keebe 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keebe

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