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Keit Family History

Keit Surname Meaning

see Kite.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keit family from?

You can see how Keit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keit family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keit's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Keit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keit 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 Keit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keit. 100% of Keit men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Keit 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

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Keit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keit 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Keit. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Keit. For the veterans among your Keit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Keit in 1963 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keit 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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