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Keeker Family History

Keeker 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: Kerker, Keeler, Kelker, Beeker, Meeker, Keener, Keeter, Keever

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Where is the Keeker family from?

You can see how Keeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Keeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Keeker families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keeker's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Keeker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeker 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 Keeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keeker. 67% of Keeker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keeker women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Keeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Keeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeker 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Keeker. 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 52 military records available for the last name Keeker. For the veterans among your Keeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Keeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Keeker in 1959 was 85, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keeker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeker 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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