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Keitty Family History

Keitty 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: Keitt, Keilty, Keitel, Kitt, Chitty, Witty, Setty, Whitty, Keith

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Where is the Keitty family from?

You can see how Keitty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keitty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keitty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Keitty family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keitty's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Keitty families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keitty 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 Keitty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keitty. 100% of Keitty 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Keitty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keitty 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Keitty. 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 7 military records available for the last name Keitty. For the veterans among your Keitty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keitty lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keitty 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keitty

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