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Keher Family History

Keher 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: Kehr, Keser, Kehrer, Feher, Seher, Reher, Keer, Neher, Keber, Kehler

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Where is the Keher family from?

You can see how Keher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Keher families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Keher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keher 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 Keher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Store Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keher. 27% of Keher men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Keher women worked as a Store Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keher were Clerk and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Store Keeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
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What Keher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keher 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Keher. 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 109 military records available for the last name Keher. For the veterans among your Keher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Keher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Keher in 1970 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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