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Okeef Family History

Okeef 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: Keef, Keel, Keep, Reef, Obee, Kees, Keen, Keer, Skeel, Skeen

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Where is the Okeef family from?

You can see how Okeef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okeef family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Okeef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Okeef families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Okeef's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Okeef families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okeef 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 Okeef ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okeef. 43% of Okeef men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Okeef women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okeef were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Okeef family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Okeef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okeef 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Okeef. 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 234 military records available for the last name Okeef. For the veterans among your Okeef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okeef lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Okeef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Okeef in 1968 was 67, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okeef 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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