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Kejs Family History

Kejs 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: Kees, Kehs, Keys, Kes, Kess, Keas, Kos, Reis, Kemp, Lees

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Where is the Kejs family from?

You can see how Kejs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kejs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kejs family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kejs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kejs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kejs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Kejs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kejs 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kejs. 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 military records available for the last name Kejs. For the veterans among your Kejs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kejs lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Kejs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kejs in 1980 was 76, and 85 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kejs 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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