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Keita Family History

Keita Surname Meaning

West African (mainly Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast; also Keïta and Kéita): from the name of the Keita clan of the Mandinka people which is derived from keetaa ‘to inherit’

and interpreted as ‘heirs’.

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


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What did your Keita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keita. 34% of Keita men worked as a New Worker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Keita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keita 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Keita. 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 19 military records available for the last name Keita. For the veterans among your Keita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keita lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Keita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keita in 2000 was 45, and 29 in 2003.

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