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Keebs Family History

Keebs 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: Krebs, Kees, Kerbs, Keels, Lees, Hees, Beets, Kress, Leeds, Keel

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Where is the Keebs family from?

You can see how Keebs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keebs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Keebs families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Keebs family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keebs's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Keebs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Keebs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keebs 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Keebs. 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 38 military records available for the last name Keebs. For the veterans among your Keebs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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