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Kek Family History

Kek 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: Kuk, Ken, Ker, Kew, Keck, Kok, Kem, Bek, Ke, Sek

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Where is the Kek family from?

You can see how Kek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kek families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kek 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 419 census records available for the last name Kek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kek 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Kek. 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 235 military records available for the last name Kek. For the veterans among your Kek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Kek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kek in 1973 was 71, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kek 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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