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Keach Family History

Keach Name Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): variant of Keech .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Keech, Keath, Kerch, Peach, Ketch, Beech, Petch, Keal, Leach, Teach

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Where is the Keach family from?

You can see how Keach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Keach families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Keach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keach. 20% of Keach men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Keach women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keach were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Keach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keach 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Keach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Keach. For the veterans among your Keach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keach in 1962 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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