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Kec Family History

Kec Name 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: Ken, Ker, Kew, Keck, Dec, Koc, Kem, Ke, Kuc, Key

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Where is the Kec family from?

You can see how Kec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kec family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kec families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kec families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kec's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Kec families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kec. 34% of Kec men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
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What Kec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Kec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kec 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Kec. 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 78 military records available for the last name Kec. For the veterans among your Kec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kec lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kec in 1951 was 36, and 47 in 2004.

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