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Keetch Family History

Keetch Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex and Somerset): variant of Keech.

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


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Where is the Keetch family from?

You can see how Keetch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keetch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keetch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Keetch families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Keetch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keetch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keetch 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 Keetch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Haulage Contractor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keetch. 29% of Keetch men worked as a Haulage Contractor and 85% of Keetch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keetch were Carpenter joiner and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Haulage Contractor
    29%
  • Master Builder
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Carpenter joiner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Dressmaker
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Keetch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keetch 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Keetch. 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 511 military records available for the last name Keetch. For the veterans among your Keetch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keetch lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Keetch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Keetch in 1960 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keetch 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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