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Keeffe Family History

Keeffe Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keefe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keeffe family from?

You can see how Keeffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keeffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 109 Keeffe families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Keeffe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keeffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeffe 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 Keeffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Army Pensioner General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keeffe. 100% of Keeffe men worked as an Army Pensioner General Labourer and 75% of Keeffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Army Pensioner General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Teacher
    6%

What Keeffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Keeffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeffe 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Keeffe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Keeffe. For the veterans among your Keeffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeffe lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Keeffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Keeffe in 1943 was 30, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keeffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeffe 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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