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Keokuk Family History

Keokuk 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: Kukuk, Kozak, Kerker, Kuk, Kenkel, Krock, Krolik, Klock, Kou, Kobak

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Where is the Keokuk family from?

You can see how Keokuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keokuk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keokuk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Keokuk families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Keokuk's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Keokuk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keokuk 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 Keokuk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Decorator
    100%

What Keokuk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Keokuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keokuk 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Keokuk. 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 35 military records available for the last name Keokuk. For the veterans among your Keokuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keokuk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Keokuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keokuk in 1968 was 82, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keokuk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keokuk 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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