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Keah Family History

Keah 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: Kear, Keal, Kean, Keay, Keas, Keath, Kea, Keach, Krah, Kiah

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Where is the Keah family from?

You can see how Keah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Keah families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Keah's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keah families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keah 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 Keah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keah. 60% of Keah men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Keah women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keah were Labor and 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Keah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Keah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keah 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Keah. 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 42 military records available for the last name Keah. For the veterans among your Keah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keah lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Keah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keah in 1990 was 75, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keah 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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