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Keepe Family History

Keepe Surname Meaning

see Keep.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Keepe family from?

You can see how Keepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keepe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keepe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Keepe families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 65% of all the recorded Keepe's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Keepe families in 1911.
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What did your Keepe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keepe. 38% of Keepe men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Keepe women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keepe were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Keepe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keepe 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Keepe. 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 256 military records available for the last name Keepe. For the veterans among your Keepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keepe lifespan?

Average Keepe life expectancy in 1978 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keepe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keepe 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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