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Kekis Family History

Kekis 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: Ekis, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Meis, Kakos, Keil, Regis, Keim, Kreis

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Where is the Kekis family from?

You can see how Kekis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kekis family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Kekis family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kekis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kekis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kekis 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 57 census records available for the last name Kekis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kekis 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Kekis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kekis. For the veterans among your Kekis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kekis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Kekis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kekis in 1951 was 21, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kekis 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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