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Keyse Family History

Keyse Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire and Herefordshire) and Welsh (Monmouthshire): variant of Keys.

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


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Where is the Keyse family from?

You can see how Keyse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keyse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keyse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Keyse families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Keyse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keyse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keyse 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 Keyse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keyse. 34% of Keyse men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Keyse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keyse were Colliery Hewer Below and Domestic 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • House Agent (retired)
    23%
  • Game Keeper
    23%
  • Colliery Hewer Below
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • House Wife
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Keyse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Keyse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keyse 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Keyse. 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 364 military records available for the last name Keyse. For the veterans among your Keyse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keyse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Keyse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keyse in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keyse 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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