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Keais Family History

Keais Surname 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: Keats, Keas, Keays, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Kai, Meis, Rais, Keil

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Where is the Keais family from?

You can see how Keais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Keais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Keais families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Keais's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keais families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keais 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 Keais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Keais. 100% of Keais men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Keais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Keais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keais 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Keais. 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 33 military records available for the last name Keais. For the veterans among your Keais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keais lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Keais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Keais in 1969 was 78, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keais ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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