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Keiths Family History

Keiths 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: Keith, Keitel, Weith, Reith, Leith, Seith, Kitts, Kehs, Keitt, Keitz

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Where is the Keiths family from?

You can see how Keiths families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keiths family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keiths families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Keiths families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Keiths's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Keiths families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keiths surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Keiths. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keiths 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Keiths. 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 3 military records available for the last name Keiths. For the veterans among your Keiths ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keiths lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Keiths life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Keiths in 1975 was 70, and 77 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keiths 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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