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Kehus Family History

Kehus 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: Mehus, Kehs, Kehr, Kus, Reus, Knaus, Jesus, Kehl, Melhus, Kuhns

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Where is the Kehus family from?

You can see how Kehus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kehus families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kehus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kehus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehus 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 Kehus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kehus. 40% of Kehus men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kehus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kehus were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    40%
  • Farm Labor
    20%
  • Farm Work
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Kehus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehus 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Kehus. 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 66 military records available for the last name Kehus. For the veterans among your Kehus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kehus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kehus in 1966 was 84, and 79 in 2003.

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