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Keskey Family History

Keskey 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: Kaskey, Koskey, Teskey, Keske, Kerker, Kenkel, Kessel, Hiskey, Kelsey

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Where is the Keskey family from?

You can see how Keskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Keskey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Keskey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keskey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keskey 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 Keskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keskey. 50% of Keskey men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Keskey women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Keskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Keskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keskey 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Keskey. 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 125 military records available for the last name Keskey. For the veterans among your Keskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keskey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Keskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Keskey in 1962 was 69, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keskey 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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