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Keesey Family History

Keesey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Giese. Compare Geesey.

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


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Where is the Keesey family from?

You can see how Keesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keesey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keesey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Keesey families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Keesey's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Keesey families in 1891.
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What did your Keesey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keesey. 100% of Keesey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Keesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keesey 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Keesey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keesey. For the veterans among your Keesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keesey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Keesey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Keesey in 1949 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keesey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keesey 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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