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Kyes Family History

Kyes Surname Meaning

Variant of Keyes.

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


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Where is the Kyes family from?

You can see how Kyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kyes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Kyes families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Kyes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kyes families in 1891.
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What did your Kyes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kyes. 24% of Kyes men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Kyes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kyes were Manager and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyes 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Kyes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kyes. For the veterans among your Kyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyes lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kyes in 1943 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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