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Kekish Family History

Kekish 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: Klish, Krish, Klemish, Keith, Kadish, Redish, Kulish, Kalish, Berish

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Where is the Kekish family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kekish 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 Kekish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Car Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kekish. 100% of Kekish men worked as a Car Loader.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Car Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Kekish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kekish 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kekish. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kekish. For the veterans among your Kekish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kekish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Kekish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kekish in 1971 was 87, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kekish 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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