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Keime Family History

Keime 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: Keim, Kime, Kemme, Kim, Kemp, Grime, Prime, Keitel, Kimm, Leite

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Where is the Keime family from?

You can see how Keime families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keime family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keime families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keime family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keime's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Keime families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keime 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 Keime ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keime. 39% of Keime men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Draftsman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Keime family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Keime. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keime 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Keime. 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 539 military records available for the last name Keime. For the veterans among your Keime ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keime lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Keime life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Keime in 1965 was 72, and 53 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keime

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keime 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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