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Kehias Family History

Kehias 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: Elias, Kehs, Kellas, Kehres, Mejias, Keas, Keziah, Kerins, Reis

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Where is the Kehias family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehias 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 Kehias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kehias. 100% of Kehias 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Kehias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehias 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kehias. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kehias. For the veterans among your Kehias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehias lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1998, in the United States, Kehias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kehias in 1953 was 43, and 94 in 1998.

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