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Keitt Family History

Keitt Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Keith

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


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Where is the Keitt family from?

You can see how Keitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Keitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Keitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Keitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keitt 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 Keitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keitt. 36% of Keitt men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Keitt women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keitt were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Servant
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Keitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keitt 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Keitt. 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 784 military records available for the last name Keitt. For the veterans among your Keitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keitt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Keitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Keitt in 1954 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keitt 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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